Philippines
Panama
Panama visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Panama visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mire.gob.pa
Which Panama visa?
Tourist entry and tourist extension (Turista)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Tourist visas are issued for up to 90 days; extensions up to a 90-day total
- Fee
- PAB 50
Panama’s tourist visa costs PAB 50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is migracion.gob.pa. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Tourist visas are issued for up to 90 days; extensions up to a 90-day total.
Panamanian missions in the Philippines
- Embassy of Panama in Manila
Ayala Avenue 6762, Makati
Panama has 1 mission in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila.
Panamanian citizens travelling to the Philippines
PanamaPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of Panama
Travel advice for Panama
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Filipino citizens planning a trip to Panama can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Panama at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Panama (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Panama (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in Panama
How long Filipino citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Filipino citizens apply
In the Philippines, applications go to the Panamanian embassy in Manila, or to a visa centre acting for Panama; fees, documents and processing times are published by Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit Filipino citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to the Philippines
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Panama?
Filipino citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Where is the Panamanian embassy in the Philippines?
The Panamanian embassy in the Philippines is in Manila.
How much does the Panama tourist visa cost?
Panama’s official sources give a standard fee of PAB 50 for the tourist visa.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Filipino citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need a visa for Panama obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.