Inmigration

Countries with no-visa requirement
Countries with visa requirement
Countries that can enter with tourist card
All other countries
Departure Tax

Entry Regulations

A tourist can remain in Panama for 90 days, which can be extended to 90 additional days with the previous presentation of a return ticket and proof of economic solvency. If an extension is necessary, a formal request, with documents attached, should be presented to the National Immigration Bureau (Dirección Nacional de Migración). There is no need to obtain departure permits to leave the country, provided that the visitor complies with the terms of the tourist status. If a tourist exceeds the time allowance without a legal extension or justification, a fine will be charged according to the exceeded time.

LIST OF COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS NOR TOURIST CARDS TO ENTER THE NATIONAL TERRITORY
Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Israel, Austria, Italy, Chile, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Poland, El Salvador, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Finland, Greece, France, Singapore, Guatemala, Switzerland, Honduras, Uruguay, Holland (The Netherlands), Luxembourg, Belgium, Bolivia.

COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS REQUIRE A STAMPED VISA
Chad, Cyprus, Egypt, The Philippines, Peru, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Ecuador.

COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS CAN ENTER PANAMA WITH A TOURIST CARD (OR VISA)
Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, South Korea, Curaçao (Dutch Antilles), United States, The Vatican, Grenada, Greece, Guyana, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Paraguay, Western Samoa, St Kits and Nevis, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome & Principe, Sweden, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela.

CITIZENS OF ALL OTHER NATIONS
They need an authorized visa to enter the country.

Stamped Visas: Can be obtained at Panamanian consulates abroad.

Authorized Tourist Visas: Can be obtained at Panamanian consulates abroad with the authorization of the Immigration Bureau in Panama and the approval of the NationalSecurity Council.

Tourist Cards: Tourist cards cost $5.00 and can be purchased at air lines or travel agencies. All tourists must have valid passports, with the exceptions of citizens of the United States of America, who only need a proof of nationality to obtain a card.

Departure Tax
There is a departure tax of $20 at Tocumen International Airport.