Sri Lanka
Panama
Panama visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
- 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
For the tourist visa, Panama’s official sources give a standard fee of PAB 50, and applications are made on 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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Panama
Panama has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Panama in Bangkok2,385 km
ถนนพระรามที่ 4 1168/37, Bangkok
- Embassy of Panama in Singapore2,734 km
Raffles Quay 16, Singapore
- Embassy of Panama in Hanoi3,205 km
Phố Lý Thường Kiệt 44B, 10307 Hà Nội
The nearest Panamanian missions to Colombo are in Bangkok, Thailand (2,385 km from Colombo), Singapore (2,734 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (3,205 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
PanamaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Panama
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.
Panama’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Costa Rica requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Panama?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Panama in Sri Lanka?
No. Panama has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Bangkok, Thailand, 2,385 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.