The climatic conditions of Panama , its beautiful landscapes, mild climate, clean beaches and original culture attract tourists more and more. This trend is also becoming popular among our compatriots. Naturally, anyone who is going to relax in this original and beautiful country located at the junction of the two continents, the question arises: Do you need a visa to Panama for the Russians?
Yes, it is needed, but getting it is not difficult. If by 2015 Russian citizens had to apply to the embassy in Moscow for a visa to Panama, then the visa for Panama can be issued for Russians in 2016 directly upon arrival. That is, by and large we can say that a visa is not needed. However - not always.
In which cases can I get a visa for a simplified version?
There is no need for a visa to Panama for Russians if you are traveling:
- transit;
- with a tourist purpose;
- with a business purpose;
- visit relatives or friends living in the country.
For the above cases, there is one general condition-if the travel term does not exceed 180 days. If you want to work or study in Panama, and in other cases not on this list, you will need to receive a special visa. For this you need to contact the embassy of Panama.
The residence time is counted from the moment of receipt of the stamp in the passport. If you exceed the period of stay in Panama for each "extra" month, you will have to pay a fine of $ 50, and until the fine is paid offenders can not leave Panama.
What documents do I need to have to apply for a visa?
Panama is a beautiful country, and the simplified version of obtaining a visa makes it even more attractive for our tourists. However, in order for you to be allowed to enter, you need to have with you such documents:
- Passport, the validity of which will end no earlier than 90 days after the completion of your voyage;
- the civil passport of the Russian Federation;
- confirmation that you will still leave Panama - for example, return tickets or tickets to another country;
- two photographs of the standard "documentary" size;
- confirmation of the financial condition of the guests of the country - a tourist per day should be 50 US dollars, with a stay in Panama for less than 10 days - not less than $ 500 for a trip; it can be either bank cards, traveler's checks or cash, but "cash" is necessary in American dollars.
Just in case, have your hotel reservation confirmation, medical insurance and identification number. Ideally, the hotel must be booked and paid for the duration of the trip, a violation of this condition may cause you to join a small enough list of those who were denied a visit to Panama.
For Belarusians and Ukrainians
Do you need a visa for Belarusians to visit Panama? No, residents of Belarus, like residents of the Russian Federation, can visit the state without special permission and obtain a visa to Panama directly upon arrival in the country.
Do I need a visa to Panama for residents of other countries of the former USSR? Ukrainians can place Panama visa-free, just like Russians and Belarusians, but for citizens of other post-Soviet countries a simplified version of registration of entry is not provided.
Helpful information
In case of difficult situations for their solution, you should contact the Russian Embassy in Panama. There is an embassy of Russia in Panama in the capital of the state, the city of Panama , on the street st. Manuel Espinosa Batista, in the building of the International Buisness Center Crown Plaza Crown Plaza.
Perhaps the answers to some of your questions are on the website of the Russian Embassy in Panama. In addition, the following information can be useful to tourists:
Embassy of Panama in Russia:
- Address: Mosfilmovskaya St., 50, Building 1, Moscow, Russia, 119590
- Website: http://www.embapanamarusia.ru/index.php/en/
- E-mail: embajada@embapanamarusia.ru
- Tel .: +7 495 956 07 29
- Working hours: weekdays; from 10-00 to 15-30, lunch from 13-00 to 14-00
Embassy of Russia in Panama:
- Address: Panama City, Manuel Espinosa Batista Street, Crowne Plaza Hotel, International Business Center Building, 10th Floor
- Website: http://www.panama.mid.ru/rus.html
- E-mail: emruspan@mail.ru, emruspan@cableonda.net
- Tel: +507 264 14 08, +507 264 16 35
- Working hours: from Monday to Thursday - from 8-00 to 18-30, lunch break from 12-30 to 14-30, Fridays - from 8-00 to 14-00.