Panama visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Panamanian Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 180 days, Citizens of Vietnam can travel to Panama without a visa.
  • Tourists who desire to stay beyond the 180-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in Panama.
  • All foreigners are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 3 months from the date of their arrival in Panama. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamping.
  • There is no restriction on the import and export of either local or foreign currencies, however, amounts above $10,000 will be declared on arrival in Panama.
  • Citizens of Vietnam are also required to provide either $500 in cash or its equivalent or a credit card, bank statement or any other proof that they have enough funds to cover their expenses while in Panama. A return ticket to Vietnam or onward destination is needed as well.
  • Nationals of Vietnam travelling to Panama must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Panama. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host already living in Panama.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from Vietnamese, nevertheless, they are advised to get vaccinated against common illnesses before there departure.
  • Minors travelling to Panama alone must possess travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • Travellers going to Panama with pets (cats and dogs) would present to the Zoonosis control department in Panama City, a certification of good health of exportation for small animals, which is issued by the health authority in Vietnam.
  • Intending visitors can get to Panama from international airports in Vietnam. There are international airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
  • Eva Air, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, United and Delta are some of the carriers that fly from Vietnam to Panama.
  • The estimated flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Panama City, Panama is 1 day, 4 hours and 1 day, 2 hours from Hanoi.
  • Balboa is the official currency of Panama. Also, the US Dollar is used as a medium of exchange throughout the country. However, visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • The most prominent religion in Panama is Christianity, precisely Roman Catholicism. However, other religions present are in Panama include Bahá í Faith, Islam, Hinduism Buddhism and other Christian denominations.
  • Panama citizens speak various indigenous languages, however, Spanish is the official and most widely spoken language of Panama.
  • Panama has a tropical maritime climate with a hot, humid, rainy season from May through to December and a short dry season from January through to May, which is said to be the best time to travel to the country.
  • Special delicacies tourists can try while in Panama includes ceviche, Patacones de plátano, Sancocho, etc.
  • Some of the tourist sites visitors can check out during their stay in Panama include Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Panama Viejo and Gatun lake. 
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses while in Panama.
  • Panama uses the Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Panama.
  • The power and socket plug used in Haiti are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Movement in Panama is possible with domestic flights, buses, boats, private transports, and taxis. 
  • Visitors in Panama are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Panama?

The locals in Panama are very friendly, however, crime and violence rates are high. Tourists are advised to be careful and cautious during their stay in the country.

What are the seasons in Panama?

Panama has two seasons: the dry season or summer, which extends from January until April, and the wet season which runs from May through December.

Can I use my credit card in Panama?
Outside of Panama City, credit cards are seldom used and cash is usually the only accepted tender for transactions. Depending on where you are, you might not even be able to find ATMs. MasterCard and Visa are the most common cards accepted.
What is the best time of the year to visit Panama?

Panama experiences both dry and wet seasons. However, the best time to visit the country is during the short dry season, which falls between December and March.