Panamanian Visa is not required for Namibians
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Namibia are authorised to enter and stay in Panama without a visa for up to 180 days.
- Travellers to Panama who want to stay longer than 180 days are required to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in Panama.
- A passport with a minimum validity of 3 months from the date of arrival in Panama and at least a blank page must be presented by Namibians at the port of entry.
- Visitors are also required to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover their expenses while in Panama. This could be $500 in cash or its equivalent in other currencies, a credit card, bank statement or any other financial documents.
- A return ticket to Namibia or onward ticket to another destination is required as proof that the visitor intends to leave Panama at the end of their trip.
- Confirmed means of accommodation for the entire duration of stay in Panama is required from Namibians visiting Panama. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a resident of Panama.
- Intending visitors can get to Panama from any of the international airports in Namibia such as the Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek.
- Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways are some of the airlines that constantly fly from Namibia to Panama.
- The estimated flight duration from Windhoek to Panama City, Panama is I day 6 hours and 54 minutes.
- There is no restriction on the import and export of either local or foreign currencies, however, amounts above $10,000 should be declared on arrival in Panama.
- Christianity is the main religion in Panama, with over half of the population identifying as Roman Catholics. However, there are other religions also present in the country including 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.
- 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 Namibia 7 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 $30 to $50 for daily expenses 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.