Visa to Panama

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:

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:

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:

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