Processing time
No stamped Panamanian tourist visa when the Decreto Ejecutivo 521 exemption applies Immigration at the border decides entry and the stay stamped
Stay period
Tourism entry under the exemption — Immigration stamps the permitted stay (often shorter than the stamped-visa maximum). Maximum tourist stay in Panama is generally up to 90 days; if fewer days are stamped, a tourist extension (prórroga) may top up to that ceiling at SNM before expiry.
Validity
Valid Residence Card or multiple-entry visa previously used in the issuing country, from Canada, the United States, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore or any EU member state — remaining validity at least six (6) months on entry
Visa Fees and Charges
No Panamanian tourist visa fee when this exemption applies
| Entry | Label | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| — | No Panamanian tourist visa fee when this exemption applies | $0 |
About This Visa
Indian nationals need a Panamanian visa unless they qualify under Executive Decree 521 (as amended). Consulate General of Panama in Mumbai: holders of a Residence Card or a valid multiple-entry visa that has already been used in the issuing country — from Canada, the United States, Australia, Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore or any EU state — with at least six months’ remaining validity on entry, may enter Panama as tourists without a Panamanian visa.
Embassy of India Panama relays the same core list (Canada, US, Australia, Korea, Japan, UK, EU) under Executive Decree 196 of 28 October 2024. Carry passport (6+ months), the qualifying visa / residence proof, US$500 solvency evidence and return tickets.
Documents Required
Decreto 521 exemption
- Valid passport (min. 6 months)
- Qualifying multiple-entry visa (previously used) or residence card from Canada / US / Australia / Korea / Japan / UK / Singapore / EU — ≥6 months validity left
- Proof of economic solvency min. US$500
- Round-trip / onward ticket
