Requirements to obtain VISA to enter Panama

Passport Information

U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, musthave at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee’s apply).

Panama Tourist Visa

A valid passport with atleast 6 months validity remaining
1 visa application form, completed and signed – Click Here. All application forms must be typed in.
Copy of the passport
One application form, fully completed and signed
2 passport type photographs
Copy of the Green Card or a valid visa back to the U.S. if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen. If going for visit, a letter from the person/friends/relatives who would take responsibility in Panama
Proof of funds during the intended stay in Panama (reference letter from the bank)
Copy of the last visa from Panama (if applicable)
A copy of the onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary
ETS Order form Click Here

Panama Business Visa

A valid passport with atleast 6 months validity remaining
1 visa application form, completed and signed – Click Here. All application forms must be typed in.
Copy of the passport
One application form, fully completed and signed
2 passport type photographs
Copy of the Green Card or a valid visa back to the U.S. if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen.
A letter of invitation from the host company in Panama
A letter from the company in the U.S.stating the purpose and duration of the trip
Proof of funds during the intended stay in Panama (reference letter from the bank)
Copy of the last visa from Panama (if applicable)
A copy of the onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary

Other Information

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required, if arriving from infected area within 5 days

Please note: The embassy/consulate may request additional paperwork as deemed necessary

Processing Instructions

Please forward the completed requirements as detailed above to:

Express Travel Services

5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free : 1-866-376-1125
info@etsonweb.com

Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.

Fees for Express Travel Services

$135.00 Most nationalities

Consular Fees

$180.00 – processed in 1 to 2 days (Consulate fees for 6 month visa)
$140.00 – processed in 1 to 2 days (Consulate fees for 3 month visa)
$100.00 – Processed within 24 hours
$70.00 – 3 days processing
$50 – 2 weeks processing

These fees are subject to change at any time by the Embassy.

Postage

$14 Courier Service 2nd Business Day
$20 Courier Service (Priority Overnight)
$40 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)
$55.00 Courier service (First Overnight)

We use only FedEx services
Please note: Fed-ex charges may vary by location.

For Further Information Contact

Consulate General of Panama
3137 West Ball Road #104
Anaheim, California 92804
(714) 816-1809