Guinea-Bissau passport → Panama
Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Panama?
Guinea-Bissauan passport holders need a visa for Panama, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Guinea-Bissauan passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free30 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
- Australia visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- South Korea visa or PR
- Singapore visa or PR
- US Green Card
- UK residence permit
- EU / Schengen residence
Multiple-entry visa already used once in the issuing country. Show about USD 500 or proof of funds. Sources differ on the minimum visa validity (6 months or 1 year).
Get trip-ready for Panama
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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
Panama for other passports
- Guinea-BissauVisa 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 Guinea-Bissauan passport holders
NicaraguaVisa on arrival30 days
El SalvadoreVisa
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
Common questions
Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Panama?
Guinea-Bissauan passport holders need a visa for Panama, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Guinea-Bissauan citizens stay in Panama?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Guinea-Bissauan citizens get a visa on arrival in Panama?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Panama easier for Guinea-Bissauan citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Green Card, UK residence, EU residence, Guinea-Bissauan citizens get visa free for up to 30 days. Multiple-entry visa already used once in the issuing country. Show about USD 500 or proof of funds. Sources differ on the minimum visa validity (6 months or 1 year).
How many countries can Guinea-Bissauan citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Guinea-Bissau passport ranks #78 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.