Sierra Leone
Panama
Panama visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Panama requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Panama visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Panama
Panama has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Panama in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria2,198 km
Calle Albareda 15, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Embassy of Panama in Lisbon3,384 km
Rua Pêro de Alenquer 5, 1400-293 Lisboa
- Consulate General of Panama in Marseille4,273 km
11, quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille
Measured from Freetown, Panamanian embassies and consulates are closest in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2,198 km), Lisbon, Portugal (3,384 km) and Marseille, France (4,273 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
PanamaSierra Leone e-Visa Sierra Leone 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.
For a trip from Sierra Leone to Panama, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Panama
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.
Panama’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Costa Rica requires Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Panamanian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Panama in Sierra Leone?
No. Panama has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest Panamanian consulate general is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 2,198 km from Freetown.
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 Sierra Leone?
Panamanian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Panama obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.