Panama visa for Eritrean citizens

Eritrean citizens planning an adventure to Panama will first need to secure one of the two available visa types, typically a tourist or student visa, as a visa is strictly required for entry. Given the considerable journey across continents, flights generally involve multiple stops, often through Europe and North America, necessitating careful planning for the significant 9-hour time difference between Asmara and Panama City. While tourist visas often allow stays of up to 90 days, expect application fees to be around $100-$150, a small part of the total travel cost for this unique cross-hemisphere journey. Navigating the sheer geographic expanse between the Horn of Africa and Central America truly presents a distinctive travel itinerary not commonly encountered.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

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

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