Two visa application forms duly filled in original and completed in block letters without any scratches/ white liquid etc.
Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of arrival. The passport should have minimum two adjacent blank pages for visa stamp.
3 passport size photographs in a clear white background.
Photocopy of the passport along with visas obtained, e.g. USA UK etc. Two sets required.
A letter from the company stating that the Applicant is representing the company to go to Panama.
A Covering letter from the applicant stating the purpose and duration of stay, along with his/her personal and passport details.
Itinerary showing entry and exit from Panama.
Proof of sufficient fund for the entire duration of stay in Panama.
Panama offers the following major visa types to Indians entering the country, depending on the duration of stay and purpose of visit.
Visa on Arrival: The VOA is available to Indian travelers at Panama airports who are planning to visit the country for business activities or tourism purposes.
Visitor Visa: This category of visa is issued to Indian nationals for purposes of sight seeing, visiting relatives and friends or for attending conferences, seminars, and similar business activities.
If the applicant is holding a valid and at least once traveled multiple entries visa for USA, UK, Canada, Australia, European or Schengen states, he/she is entitled to take an on arrival visa at the Panama Airport for USD 35. For this purpose collect the documents as enlisted on our website. Once you reach the airport, please present the complete application at the arrival point of entry in Panama. After further processing and verification by immigration officials, the VOA will be stamped on your passport.
To begin the process, you are required to completely fill the visa application form and sign it. After that attach all the supporting documents as outlined in our checklist. Ensure your application is complete.
Post this, visit the nearest visa center during the working hours, submit the application to the officer in charge and wait for your visa approval.
Applicants transiting through Panama do not need a transit visa if the stay is less than 12 hrs without leaving the airport.
The processing time after submission normally takes approximately 25 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and other Public Holidays.
Invitation Letter from the company in Panama along with a copy of public registry / incorporation, copy of key operations, in case of Free Zone, a copy of their key operations, copy of the receipt which would show the company address.
Photo ID copy of the sponsor.
A scan copy of the Bank Solvency letter of the Sponsor.
Bank Certificate with the last three months balance.
Income Tax Declaration-of the last one year.
Ticket Itinerary showing entry and exit from Panama and the travel date should be after 25 days.