Cabo Verde passport → Panama

Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Panama?

Visa required in advance

Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Panama at a glance

Capital: Panama City
Currency: Panamanian balboa (PAB), United States dollar (USD)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +507
Region: Central America

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Panama for other passports

Cabo VerdeVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Central America for Cape Verdian passport holders

NicaraguaVisa on arrival30 days
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required

Common questions

Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Panama?

Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Cape Verdian citizens stay in Panama?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Cape Verdian citizens get a visa on arrival in Panama?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Cape Verdian citizens visit without a visa?

63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cabo Verde passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.