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Panama visa for South Sudanese citizens

Visa required

Panama requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migración

All visa types for Panama

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 South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Panama

Panama has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Panamanian missions to Juba are in Cairo, Egypt (2,803 km from Juba), Tel Aviv, Israel (3,045 km) and Amman, Jordan (3,046 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of South Sudan is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Panamanian citizens travelling to South Sudan

PanamaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan 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.

Before travelling from South Sudan to Panama, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Panama

How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How South Sudanese citizens apply

Panama has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.

Panama’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens

Costa Rica requires South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Panamanian citizens travelling to South Sudan

South Sudan requires a visa from Panamanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Panama?

Panama requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Panama in South Sudan?

No. Panama has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Cairo, Egypt, 2,803 km from Juba.

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 South Sudan?

South Sudan requires a visa from Panamanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can South Sudanese citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; South Sudanese 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.