Panama visa for Dominican Republic citizens

Dominican Republic passport holders planning a trip to Panama must obtain a visa, with available categories currently limited to tourist and student options. Direct flights from Santo Domingo frequently land at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport in just over 2.5 hours, though travelers should remember the one-hour time difference as Panama operates on Eastern Standard Time year-round. While the tropical climate may feel familiar, Panama's economy runs on the US dollar, which greatly simplifies transactions for visitors coming from a Dominican peso-based system, allowing for seamless exploration of its world-famous canal and bustling marketplaces.

Special arrangement· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
$500 / person
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa (Stamped Visa – EV‑2)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 3y
TouristAuthorized Visa for Tourists of Restricted Countries (PV‑1)
30d
TouristTourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo – TT‑3)
90d
TouristVisa‑Exempt Entry (Visa Exemption – EV‑5)
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa‑Exempt Entry for U.S. and Canadian Citizens (Resolution 22706)
180d$0multiple-entry
TouristThird‑Country Visa Exemption Entry (Executive Decree No. 521)
30d$0
TouristVisa Abolition Agreement Entry (ASV‑4)
90d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa

No visa required with valid visas from USA, Canada, Japan, or Schengen.

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