Panama: do South Africans need a visa?

Tourism. Work needs a permit.13

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

At least 3 months validity on entry (Embassy of Panama). GSA advises 6 months and 3 blank pages; airlines may apply 6 months.15

Confirmed on an official government source

No application needed.1

Confirmed on an official government source

Not needed for tourism. For other visas: Embassy of Panama in Pretoria (tel 012 346 0703, visas@embassypanama.com, visa section Mon to Fri 10:00 to 14:00). Consular appointments for stamped visas are booked through tramites.migracion.gob.pa.25

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not published by official sources

Return or onward ticket required, particularly if arriving by land from Costa Rica.134

Confirmed on an official government source

At least US$500 (Embassy of Panama, GSA). UK FCDO says US$1,000 or a credit card; carry the higher amount or a credit card to be safe.135

Confirmed on an official government source

Not published by official sources

Destination rule: a yellow fever certificate is needed if you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission risk; South Africa is not a risk country. Return to South Africa: this country has yellow fever risk areas on the WHO list, so South Africa requires travellers arriving from it, South Africans included, to show a valid yellow fever certificate. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel. The WHO risk listing was not re-fetched this session; confirm against the current NICD/WHO list.34

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Not published by official sources

Not published by official sources

No transit visa needed for visa-exempt nationals. If you route through the United States you need a US visa (South Africans are not eligible for ESTA).1

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Not published by official sources