{"id":1906,"date":"2021-03-06T10:08:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T10:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panamamissionindia.com\/?page_id=1906"},"modified":"2025-04-21T08:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T08:10:30","slug":"visa-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/panamamissionindia.com\/oldnews\/visa-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDbWFycXVlZSUyMHdpZHRoJTNEJTIyMTAwJTI1JTIyJTIwZGlyZWN0aW9uJTNEJTIybGVmdCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjMwcHglMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMiUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGJhY2tncm91bmQlM0ElMjB5ZWxsb3clM0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBwYWRkaW5nLXRvcCUzQSUyMDVweCUzQiUwQSUyMiUzRSUzQ2IlM0UlMEFJbXBvcnRhbnQlMjBJbmZvcm1hdGlvbiUzQSUyMFBsZWFzZSUyMG5vdGUlMjB0aGF0JTIwYXBwbGljYXRpb25zJTIwZm9yJTIwVmlzYSUyMGluJTIwSW5kaWElMjBhcmUlMjBPTkxZJTIwbWFkZSUyMGF0JTIwdGhlJTIwQ29uc3VsYXRlJTIwR2VuZXJhbCUyMG9mJTIwUGFuYW1hJTIwaW4lMjBNdW1iYWkuJTIwQXBwbGljYW50cyUyMG11c3QlMjBjb250YWN0JTIwdXMlMjBkaXJlY3RseSUyMGZvciUyMHRoZWlyJTIwdmlzYSUyMGFwcGxpY2F0aW9uJTIwYW5kJTIwZW5xdWlyaWVzLiUzQyUyRmIlM0UlMEElM0MlMkZtYXJxdWVlJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Currently, the visa services in our Panama Consular Missions in India are suspended. Once the visa application process gets reestablished, the Consulate will announce it on the website.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Actualmente, los servicios de visa en nuestras Misiones Consulares de Panam\u00e1 en la India se encuentran suspendidos. Una vez que se restablezca el proceso de solicitud de visa, el Consulado lo anunciar\u00e1 en el sitio web.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian nationals require a stamp Visa to travel to Panama.
\nApplications for Visa in India are only made at the CONSULATE OF PANAMA IN MUMBAI.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TRANSIT INFORMATION<\/h3>\n

A maximum stay of 12 hours of transit is allowed at Panama International Airport without the need for a Panama visa or entry permit for the below nationalities, if one or more of the above requirements are met. Otherwise, if your transit is greater than 12 hours, kindly make the necessary arrangements with your airline or travel agency. The Consulate does not issue any document that authorizes transit through Panama. Below more details:<\/p>\n

The National Immigration Service may admit the boarding of foreign nationals from Afghanistan, Angola, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan,
\nRepublic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Togo, Uzbekistan, Djibouti who wish to travel in transit through the Republic of Panama, only in cases where they meet one or more of the following 7 conditions<\/u> (Resolution No. 24430 of 9 August 2023 with additions on the Resolution No. 16024 of 8 June 2023 issued by the Panama National Immigration Service):<\/p>\n

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  1. Hold a valid Panamanian visa or residency.<\/li>\n
  2. Those who have residence or have multiple entry visas duly granted by Canada, United States of America, Commonwealth of Australia, Republic of Korea, State of Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Singapore and any of the States that make up the European Union.<\/li>\n
  3. Diplomatic and consular agents; duly accredited foreign officials of international missions; duly accredited foreign officials of international or inter-governmental organisations.<\/li>\n
  4. Seafarers, duly identified for such purpose.<\/li>\n
  5. Crew members of international transportation companies, who are identified as such, by means of the general flight manifest.<\/li>\n
  6. Having a valid visa \/ or residence permit \/ or being a national of the country of final destination.<\/li>\n
  7. Traveling to country of origin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    For further information please access the following link which contains a copy of the Resolution No. 24430 of 9 August 2023 with additions on the Resolution No. 16024 of 8 June 2023 issued by the Panama National Immigration Service):<\/h5>\n

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    NOTE: If you are transiting through Panama to travel to a visa-exempt or visa on arrival destination country and you do not comply with any of the 7 requirements mentioned on the Resolution No. 24430, kindly contact the Consulate at mumbaipanamaconsulate@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/pre>\n
    VISA REQUIREMENTS<\/h3>\n
    Applicant must present the documents to the Consulate personally.<\/b><\/p>\n
    1. Completed visa application form HERE<\/a>. Only for Indian Nationals and Residents.<\/p>\n
    2. Photocopy of the entire passport (All pages including cover and all blank pages) with at least 6 months validity. The main and last page of the Passport to be Notarized.<\/span><\/p>\n
    3. Valid Identity Card (Aadhar Card). To be Translated in Spanish (by an Authorised Translator). The copy of the original Identity Card and the translated copy to be Notarized.<\/span><\/p>\n
    4. Travel itinerary or electronic ticket.<\/p>\n
    5. Hotel reservation, if applicable.<\/p>\n
    6. Three (3) passport sized photos.<\/p>\n
    Photo Requirements:<\/b>
    \n\u2022 Passport size (size 35 mm wide x 45 mm high)
    \n\u2022 Must be in colour, not glossy and with a white background
    \n\u2022 Posture and frontal view
    \n\u2022 Neutral facial expression, no smiles or do not show teeth
    \n\u2022 Forehead and ears must be visible.
    \n\u2022 Hair must be brushed back and tucked behind ears (If you have bangs, they must be pinned back)
    \n\u2022 Only a pair of small earrings is allowed in women. No earrings allowed for men
    \n\u2022 No hair accessories or high up do or extravagant hair styles
    \n\u2022 No sleeveless shirts, cleavage showing
    \n\u2022 No White tops
    \n\u2022 No facial piercing, no coloured contact lenses and no glasses (even if you wear prescription glasses)
    \n\u2022 No hoodies
    \n\u2022 Do not wear light-coloured clothing
    \n\u2022 Hijab allowed as long as it shows the face and ears.<\/p>\n
    7. Proof of economic solvency with at least $500.00 which can be ONE of the following (skip this step if applicant is underage):<\/p>\n
    A. Bank draft with applicant\u2019s name. To be Translated in Spanish (by an Authorised Translator) and Notarized.<\/span>
    \nB. Bank certification with bank statement for the last three (3) months. To be Translated in Spanish (by an Authorised Translator) and Notarized. The economic solvency needs to be converted to US dollars by a competent entity (your bank) and notarized by the competent authorities.<\/span>
    \nC. Any other document that may prove your income and that is acceptable by Panama National Immigration Service.<\/p>\n
    Complementary Documentation:<\/b>
    \n\u2022 Employment letter with latest payment slip showing company header and chop. To be Translated in Spanish (by an Authorised Translator) and Notarized.<\/span>
    \n\u2022 If you are retired: Document that shows the pension or retirement proof of payment. To be Translated in Spanish (by an Authorised Translator) and Notarized.<\/span>
    \n\u2022 If you are economically dependent: letter of responsibility, certificate verifying kinship and economic solvency of the sponsorship. To be Translated in Spanish (by an Authorised Translator) and Notarized<\/span><\/p>\n
    8. Invitation letter, if applicable.<\/p>\n
    A. If you have a personal invitation letter from Panama, kindly also submit the following documents:<\/p>\n
    i. The Invitee Panamanian\u2019s identity card. Notarized by a Panamanian Notary Office<\/span>
    \nii. The Invitee\u00b4s Passport Copy \u2013 Main Page. Notarized by a Panamanian Notary Office<\/span>
    \niii. Address Proof by presenting latest utilities bill (electricity bill \/ water bill \/ telephone landline bill) from Panama stating the address of the responsible person.
    \niv. Proof of economic solvency that can be one of the following:<\/p>\n
    1. Bank certification.
    \n2. Income statement showing good standing.
    \n3. Work letter with the last filed Social Security Fund in the case of Natural Persons.<\/p>\n
    B. If you have an invitation letter issued by a private company in Panama, please also submit the following documents:<\/p>\n
    i. Certification of the Public Registry. Certificaci\u00f3n del Registro P\u00fablico. Notarized by a Panamanian Notary Office<\/span>
    \nii. Copy of the Notice of Operations. Copia del Aviso de Operaciones. Notarized by a Panamanian Notary Office<\/span>
    \niii. Copy of the operating code of the Colon Free Zone (if applicable). Copia de la clave de operaci\u00f3n de la Zona Libre de Colon (si procede). Notarized by a Panamanian Notary Office<\/span>
    \niv. Copy of receipt of payment for the provision of public services where the location of the company responsible is recorded. Copia de recibo de pago por la prestaci\u00f3n de servicios p\u00fablicos donde conste la ubicaci\u00f3n de la empresa responsable. Notarized by a Panamanian Notary Office<\/span>
    \nv. Bank certification \/ income statement showing good standing \/ work letter with the last filed Social Security Fund in the case of natural persons. Certificaci\u00f3n bancario \/ declaraci\u00f3n de renta con su paz y salvo \/ carta de trabajo con \u00faltima ficha de la Caja de Seguro Social en el caso de personas naturales.<\/p>\n
    PAYMENT INFORMATION<\/b>
    \nThe Visa fee is of $60.00 ($50.00 Visa +$10.00 Consular Charges) payable to the Consulate General of Panama bank account via bank wire on the day of the appointment (details to be shared in person).<\/p>\n
    NOTE:<\/b>
    \n\u2022 Please bring the Original of all the documents and a set of A4 sized photocopy.
    \n\u2022 The passport must have one entire blank page to issue the visa.
    \n\u2022 Except for the passport, ALL documents mentioned above need to be translated into Spanish and Notarized, including the Identity Card, bank statement, company letter by a certified institute\/person. Translations done through online platforms (Google Translate, etc.) will not be accepted.
    \n\u2022 Economic solvency needs to be converted to US dollars by a competent entity (your bank) and notarized by the competent authorities.
    \n\u2022 The Consulate General of Panama in Mumbai only accepts visa applications directly from the applicants. Not any third parties.
    \n\u2022 If the Visa is approved, an Officer from the Consulate will call to make an appointment to deliver the VISA. You must bring your passport in order for your VISA to be stamped.
    \n\u2022 The Consulate does not issue E-Visas through any webpage, travel agency, or any other location.
    \nThe Visa application process might take up to 3 months, please arrange your appointment on time before your travel.[\/vc_column_text]