Panamanian Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- Panama government permits Kenyans to visit their country for a duration of 180 days without a visa.
- Tourists who desire to stay longer than the 180-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in Panama.
- Prospective visitors are required to carry a passport valid for a minimum of 3 months from the date of their arrival in Panama. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamping.
- Visitors are also required to provide either $500 in cash or its equivalent or a credit card, bank statement or any other proof that they have enough funds to cover their expenses while in Panama. A return ticket to Kenya or onward destination is needed as well.
- Kenyans travelling to Panama must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Panama. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host already living in Panama.
- There is no restriction on the import and export of either local or foreign currencies, however, amounts above $10,000 will be declared on arrival in Panama.
- Intending visitors can get to Panama from any of the international airports in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, KLM, Air France and Ethiopian Airways are some of the Airlines that constantly fly from Kenya to Panama.
- The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Panama City, Panama is 23 hours, 40 minutes, 1 day, 5 hours from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 1 day, 3 hours.
- The official currency of Panama is the Balboa. Also, the US Dollar is used as a medium of exchange throughout the country. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- Christianity is the most dominant religion in Panama, precisely Roman Catholicism. However, other religions present are in Panama include Bahá í Faith, Islam, Hinduism Buddhism and other Christian denominations.
- Panama has various indigenous languages, however, Spanish is the official and most widely spoken language of Panama.
- Panama has a tropical maritime climate with a hot, humid, rainy season from May through to December and a short dry season from January through to May, which is said to be the best time to travel to the country.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in Panama are ceviche, Patacones de plátano, Sancocho, etc.
- Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Panama Viejo and Gatun lake are some of the tourist sites visitors can check out during their stay in Panama.
- Panama uses the Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5), which puts Kenya 8 hours ahead in time.
- The power and socket plug used in Haiti are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- Movement in Panama is possible with domestic flights, buses, boats, private transports, and taxis.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses while in Panama.
- Visitors in Panama are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.