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Visa Required
Conditional
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
No
Health
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from endemic areas
Visa fee
USD 60
Consular Tourist Visa Application Fee
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- Country
- Panama
- Capital
- Panama City
- Continent
- North America
- Currency
- Balboa (PAB)
- Phone code
- +507
- Language
- Spanish
- Exchange rate
- 1 PAB = 278.1827 PKR
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
Pakistani passport holders holding a valid residence permit or visa issued by the United Arab Emirates (GCC) may be exempt from a visa for entry into Panama under Executive Decree 521/2018 as amended, provided the document is valid for at least six months at the time of entry
Visa exemption
Pakistani passport holders holding a valid residence permit or visa issued by the United Arab Emirates (GCC) may be exempt from a visa for entry into Panama under Executive Decree 521/2018 as amended, provided the document is valid for at least six months at the time of entry
Application notes
- Holders of a valid UAE residence permit or visa are exempt from a visa if the document has been used to enter the issuing country at least once and is valid for at least six months
- The exemption applies to holders of valid residence permits or visas issued by the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, or EU member states, in addition to GCC countries
- Travelers not meeting the specific criteria for visa exemption must apply for a Consular Tourist Visa at the nearest Panamanian Embassy
- Panama does not offer a standard Visa on Arrival for Pakistani passport holders; entry is based on pre-existing visa exemption or prior consular approval
- Ensure your UAE residence permit is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of arrival in Panama
- Always carry proof of your UAE residency and evidence of previous travel to the UAE to present to immigration officials upon arrival
Application Process
Mapping your visa journey…
Step 1
Verify your eligibility for visa exemption based on your valid UAE residence permit and previous travel history to the UAE
Step 2
If not exempt, contact the nearest Panamanian Embassy to schedule an appointment for a Consular Tourist Visa application
Step 3
Complete the visa application form and gather all required civil and financial documentation
Step 4
Submit the application and pay the required consular fee at the embassy
Step 5
Await processing of the visa application, which may take several weeks depending on the embassy's workload
Step 6
Collect your passport with the visa stamp or receive notification of approval
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Valid UAE residence permit
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- FBR tax return (latest year)
- Proof of financial solvency (bank statements)
- Itinerary and proof of accommodation
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity
- Valid UAE residence permit (original and copy)
- Proof of previous entry into the UAE (passport stamps)
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- 6 months bank statements showing sufficient funds
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- FBR tax return (latest year)
- Proof of ties to Pakistan (property documents or business registration)
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Panama
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations are required for entry into Panama
- A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission
- Routine travel vaccinations such as Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
It grants visa exemption provided it is valid for at least six months and has been used to enter the UAE at least once, but final entry remains at the discretion of the immigration officer
You must apply at the nearest Panamanian Embassy, which for Pakistan-based travelers is typically the Embassy of Panama in New Delhi, India
Carry your valid passport, your UAE residence permit, and proof of your previous entry into the UAE, such as entry stamps in your passport
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