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Panama visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Panama requires Surinamese 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 Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for Panama
Panama has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Panama in Port of Spain879 km
Gray Street 7, Port of Spain
- Embassy of Panama in Caracas1,384 km
Avenida Venezuela, 1060 Caracas
- Consulate of Panama in Oranjestad1,777 km
Noord Cura Cabai 68, Oranjestad
The nearest Panamanian missions to Paramaribo are in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (879 km from Paramaribo), Caracas, Venezuela (1,384 km) and Oranjestad, Aruba (1,777 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Suriname
PanamaSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname 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 Suriname 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).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Panama
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.
Panama’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit Surinamese citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Suriname
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Panama in Suriname?
No. Panama has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 879 km from Paramaribo.
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 Suriname?
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Surinamese 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.