Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Panama
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Panamanian Visa.
Panama Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Panama
Panama is a country popularly known for its beaches, mountains, modern cities, and historic ruins. There are a lot of activities to do while they are in the country, Tourists can visit any of the beaches to relax and surf. Other activities that can be engaged in by foreigners include whitewater rafting, hiking through any of the numerous national parks and enjoy the sights of over 960 species of birds. Horses are a way of life in Panama, this makes horseback riding a popular tourist attraction.
In 2013, over 1.5 million foreigners visited Panama. The number of tourist visits has steadily been on the rise since the turn of the decade, the country was even named as the best place to visit by The New York Times Magazine. The number of tourist visits is expected to increase for years to come.
Foreigners are required to declare currency of up to $10,000 on entry and exit from the country. There are strict laws regarding the import into and export from Panama of items such as firearms, ammunition, wildlife species, biological material, and food products.
Citizens of the following country can enter Panama for up to 180 days without a visa: Andorra, Angola, Antigua y Barbuda, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Paraguay, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela.
Types of Panama Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Panama Visa
Panama Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Panama for tourism purposes.
- Any visitor who wants to visit Panama as a tourist will need to be in possession of a valid passport and an onward or return ticket.
- The Panama tourist visa is a restrictive visa that visitors need to obtain before they enter Panama.
- The duration of stay granted to a tourist is determined by the migration authorities. Most times, this is usually 90 days.
- Instead of an authorized tourist visa, visitors to Panama can also get a visa stamp or a tourist card, both of which can still permit a visitor to enter Panama several times throughout the year.
- The validity of the visa stamp is generally 30 days per visit.
- A visitor who is eligible to visit Panama on a tourist card can also apply for a visa stamp. However, citizens of some countries are specifically required to have a visa stamp for entering Panama.
- To be eligible for Panama tourist visa, you must provide proof of your financial ability to support yourself during your stay in Panama.
Panama Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Panama for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Panamanian company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- Pre-registration is recommended for business travelers who will be attending conferences in the country. Proof of this registration is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
Panama Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)