Panama visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting Panama

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Panamanian Visa.

Panama Visa for Ghanaians

Facts about Panama

Panama is a country popularly known for its beaches, mountains, modern cities, and historic ruins. There are a lot of activities to do while they are in the country, Tourists can visit any of the beaches to relax and surf. Other activities that can be engaged in by foreigners include whitewater rafting, hiking through any of the numerous national parks and enjoy the sights of over 960 species of birds. Horses are a way of life in Panama, this makes horseback riding a popular tourist attraction.
 
In 2013, over 1.5 million foreigners visited Panama. The number of tourist visits has steadily been on the rise since the turn of the decade, the country was even named as the best place to visit by The New York Times Magazine. The number of tourist visits is expected to increase for years to come.
 
Foreigners are required to declare currency of up to $10,000 on entry and exit from the country. There are strict laws regarding the import into and export from Panama of items such as firearms, ammunition, wildlife species, biological material, and food products.
 
Citizens of the following country can enter Panama for up to 180 days without a visa: Andorra, Angola,  Antigua y Barbuda, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Paraguay, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela.

Types of Panama Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Panama Visa

Panama Tourist visa Panama Business visa

Panama Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Panama for tourism purposes.
  • Any visitor who wants to visit Panama as a tourist will need to be in possession of a valid passport and an onward or return ticket.
  • The Panama tourist visa is a restrictive visa that visitors need to obtain before they enter Panama.
  • The duration of stay granted to a tourist is determined by the migration authorities. Most times, this is usually 90 days.
  • Instead of an authorized tourist visa, visitors to Panama can also get a visa stamp or a tourist card, both of which can still permit a visitor to enter Panama several times throughout the year.
  • The validity of the visa stamp is generally 30 days per visit.
  • A visitor who is eligible to visit Panama on a tourist card can also apply for a visa stamp. However, citizens of some countries are specifically required to have a visa stamp for entering Panama.
  • To be eligible for Panama tourist visa, you must provide proof of your financial ability to support yourself during your stay in Panama.

Panama Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Panama for business purposes.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Panamanian company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • Pre-registration is recommended for business travelers who will be attending conferences in the country. Proof of this registration is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
  • Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
  • You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
  • It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

Panama Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

100.00 (USD)

Business visa

100.00 (USD)

Panama Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana

Location

Address

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the currency used in Panama??
The official currency of Panama is the Balboa, named after Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, who discovered the Pacific Ocean in 1513.
Where is Panama located??
Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and thePacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica.
Is Panama a rich country??
Panama has extremes of wealth and poverty. The wealthiest 20 percent of Panamanians control more than 50 percent of the country's wealth, while the poorest 40 percent only control 12 percent.
What is the capital of Panama??
The capital and largest city of Panama is Panama City.
As a Ghanaian where can I apply for Panama tourist visa ??
Kofi Eric

3 years ago

I will be traveling soon to Panama, where can I get the visa from, the he embassy location

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2 years ago

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Eric Teye

1 year ago

Eric Teye from Ghana I went to travel to Panama where can I get visa

how can i apply for panama transit visa from ghana?
Sulemana shamsudin

2 years ago

How can I apply a transit visa from Ghana?

Rex Mensah

1 year ago

How can i apply for a transit visa from ghana please

how long does it take to do a visa on a ghana passport for panama city?
How do I get 2years visa and work in Panama or migrate from Ghana?
Please I want to know where your office is in Ghana and how I will apply for the Panama tourist visa thank you.?
Can I visit Panama with UK visa without Panama visa if I have my return ticket or onward ticket?
How can I apply for a Panama visa from Ghana since I'm and citizen of Ghana.?
What is your favorite?
How can I get a visa to Panama in Ghana now?
Prince Agyeman

1 year ago

How can I get visa from Ghana to panama am Prince

How can i obtain panama tourist visa?
Dear Sir, I wish to request for further information about visa acquisition I am a Ghanaian and a local Government staff. Thank you AMIYAW ZARIBU?
Please can l send my visa application to application center by post?
Mohammed Adamu

10 months ago

Please can I apply for Panama Visa online

Please, I really need tourist visa, and how much does it cost.?
Good day sir pls how can i get transit visa from ghana to panama?
How do i get a visa from Ghana to Panama Online list countries were not helpful Angola, Las Pamas, Rabat?
Can you please explain to me more about your airport clearance for passenger transiting in Panama how does it work and what's the procedure thank you.?
Alfred Fauster

8 months ago

Can you please explain to me more about your airport clearance for passenger transiting in Panama how does it work and what's the procedure thank you.?

How fast can I get a panama visa?