Panama visa types (17)
Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.
Tourist Visa — Short-stay entry for tourism; visa-exempt, stamped, or authorized depending on nationality.
Transit Visa — Short transit authorization for travelers connecting through Panama.
Seafarer / Crew Visa — Non-resident visa for seafarers and transport crew joining or in transit.
Short-Stay Business / Investor Visit Visa — Short business stay for meetings, negotiations, and commercial exploration.
Short-Stay Family Visit Visa — Short visit to see family in Panama without taking up residence.
Short-Stay Medical Treatment Visa — Short stay for specialized medical treatment in Panama.
Short-Stay Humanitarian Assistance Visa — Short stay for documented humanitarian assistance purposes.
Remote Worker (Teletrabajo) Visa — Short-stay authorization for foreigners working remotely for foreign employers.
Student / Education Residence — Temporary residence for study, training, or research at a Panamanian institution.
Temporary Worker Residence — Temporary residence for contracted work for a Panamanian employer.
Permanent Worker Residence — Permanent residence for long-term contracted workers in Panama.
Family Residence / Reunification — Residence for spouses, children, and dependent relatives of residents or nationals.
Pensionado (Retiree) Residence — Permanent residence for retirees with a lifetime foreign pension.
Rentista Retirado Residence — Permanent residence for retirees living on fixed-term investment income.
Qualified Investor (Inversionista Calificado) Residence — Direct permanent residence for qualifying real-estate, securities, or time-deposit investors.
Friendly Nations (Países Amigos) Residence — Streamlined residence for nationals of designated friendly countries with a local tie.
SEM Multinational Personnel Visa — Work-authorized visa for staff of licensed Multinational Headquarters (SEM).