Sticker Visa-Short Stay

Mode: StickerEntry: Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: As per Embassy Approval

Processing

30 to 40 Working Days

Mode

Sticker

Entry

Short Stay

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

As per Embassy Approval

Overview

A Panama sticker visa is a label attached to a traveler's passport that permits admission into Panama for brief trips, business, or vacation. Depending on the nationality of the visitor, it typically allows stays of up to 90 days and is issued by Panamanian embassies under the jurisdiction of the National Immigration Service of Panama.

Why Travunited

•Expert visa advice: We help with every step of the application process for a trip to Panama.

•Support for document verification: Our staff examines your documents to make sure they adhere to the standards established by the Panamanian National Immigration Service.

•Precise application preparation: To minimize mistakes, we assist in carefully filling out visa applications.

•Easy and well-organized procedure: Step-by-step help with application preparation and submission.

•Customer service: Committed assistance with questions and updates during the visa application process.

Stats

•Depending on their country and immigration laws, visitors entering Panama with tourist visas or without one are usually permitted to stay for up to ninety days.

•When applications are properly documented, Panama's immigration systems have exceptionally high approval rates, frequently exceeding 95%.

•In recent years, acceptance rates for certain types of residence visas in Panama have reached 97–100%.

•Between January and July of 2025, Panama issued about 21,438 residency permits, of which almost 94% were approved.

•Because of its flexible visitor visa requirements and stable immigration policy, Panama continues to be a popular tourism and relocation destination.

Documents Required

Per Traveller

Passport Copy

Required

Required document

Recent Photo

Required

Required document

Visa Application Form

Required

Required document

Cover Letter

Required

Required document

Flight Reservations

Required

Required document

Hotel Bookings

Required

Required document

Salary Slips

Required

Required document

Travel Medical Insurance

Required

Required document

Download Templates

Download sample document templates to help you prepare your application.

Sample Cover Letter

panama cover letter.docx7.3 KB

Visa Guide

VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.docx26.8 KB

Eligibility

•A valid passport that is valid for at least six months prior to the departure date.

•Completed and filed visa application form via a Panamanian consulate or embassy.

•Current passport-size photos that satisfy the requirements for a visa.

•Evidence of the reason for the trip, such as business, pleasure, or a visit with relatives.

•Confirmed itinerary, including tickets for any subsequent or return flights.

•Evidence of having enough money to pay for expenses while visiting.

•Information about lodging, including hotel bookings or a letter of invitation from a Panamanian host.

Important Notes

•Panamanian authorities directly attach a Panama sticker visa to the traveler's passport.

•It is given by the National Immigration Service of Panama through Panamanian embassies.

•Depending on nationality, the visa often permits brief visits of up to 90 days.

•A passport must be valid for at least six months prior to the departure date.

•When entering Panama, visitors can be required to present proof of lodging, return tickets, and financial assistance.

•Please ensure that all original documents are submitted to our office address. Kindly note that the embassy may request additional documents based on its requirements.

Rejection Reasons

•Missing documentation or an incomplete or inaccurate visa application.

•Less than six months remain on the passport until the planned departure date.

•Insufficient evidence of the ability to pay for the stay.

•Lack of a confirmed itinerary or unclear trip objective.

•Prior overstays or immigration infractions in Panama or other nations.

•Giving inaccurate or contradictory information while applying.

FAQs

1. Is travel insurance required for Panama?

It is not mandatory, but highly recommended, especially for medical emergencies.

2. Do I need a visa to transit through Panama?

If you stay in the international transit zone and your layover is less than 12 hours, no visa is required for most nationalities. Otherwise, you may need a transit visa.

3.What paperwork is needed to obtain a visa?

Typical documents include a current passport, a visa application, pictures, a travel schedule, proof of funds, and information about lodging.

4.How much time does it take to process a visa?

Depending on the embassy, processing timelines can range from a few days to several weeks.