Visa & Entry Guide

Panama

The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is one of the world's most important maritime routes.

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CapitalPanama City

LanguagesSpanish

Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Panama

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Visa application where required
Passport photograph
Return/onward ticket
Accommodation details
Proof of sufficient funds
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders should confirm the applicable Panamanian visa requirement before travel. Panama also provides certain visa exemptions for travellers who hold qualifying valid visas or residence permits from specified countries, subject to the conditions established by Panamanian immigration authorities. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow their passport nationality requirements.

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Visa application where required
Passport photograph
Business invitation
Host/company information
Employer/company letter
Supporting business documents

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow their passport nationality requirements.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Through the Panamanian diplomatic mission responsible for Kenya where a visa is required.

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Republic of Panama • Nairobi.

Processing guidance

Processing depends on the applicant's nationality, visa category and whether prior immigration authorization is required.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.