Sticker Visa-Short Stay
Sticker Visa-Short Stay
Mode: StickerEntry: Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: As per Embassy Approval
Overview
A Panama sticker visa is a label attached to a traveler's passport that permits admission into Panama for brief trips, business, or vacation. Depending on the nationality of the visitor, it typically allows stays of up to 90 days and is issued by Panamanian embassies under the jurisdiction of the National Immigration Service of Panama.
Why Travunited
• Expert visa advice: We help with every step of the application process for a trip to Panama. • Support for document verification: Our staff examines your documents to make sure they adhere to the standards established by the Panamanian National Immigration Service. • Precise application preparation: To minimize mistakes, we assist in carefully filling out visa applications. • Easy and well-organized procedure: Step-by-step help with application preparation and submission. • Customer service: Committed assistance with questions and updates during the visa application process.
Stats
• Depending on their country and immigration laws, visitors entering Panama with tourist visas or without one are usually permitted to stay for up to ninety days. • When applications are properly documented, Panama's immigration systems have exceptionally high approval rates, frequently exceeding 95%. • In recent years, acceptance rates for certain types of residence visas in Panama have reached 97–100%. • Between January and July of 2025, Panama issued about 21,438 residency permits, of which almost 94% were approved. • Because of its flexible visitor visa requirements and stable immigration policy, Panama continues to be a popular tourism and relocation destination.
Documents Required
Per Traveller
Passport Copy
RequiredRequired document
Recent Photo
RequiredRequired document
Visa Application Form
RequiredRequired document
Cover Letter
RequiredRequired document
Flight Reservations
RequiredRequired document
Hotel Bookings
RequiredRequired document
Salary Slips
RequiredRequired document
Travel Medical Insurance
RequiredRequired document
Download Templates
Download sample document templates to help you prepare your application.
Sample Cover Letter
Eligibility
• A valid passport that is valid for at least six months prior to the departure date. • Completed and filed visa application form via a Panamanian consulate or embassy. • Current passport-size photos that satisfy the requirements for a visa. • Evidence of the reason for the trip, such as business, pleasure, or a visit with relatives. • Confirmed itinerary, including tickets for any subsequent or return flights. • Evidence of having enough money to pay for expenses while visiting. • Information about lodging, including hotel bookings or a letter of invitation from a Panamanian host.
Important Notes
• Panamanian authorities directly attach a Panama sticker visa to the traveler's passport. • It is given by the National Immigration Service of Panama through Panamanian embassies. • Depending on nationality, the visa often permits brief visits of up to 90 days. • A passport must be valid for at least six months prior to the departure date. • When entering Panama, visitors can be required to present proof of lodging, return tickets, and financial assistance.
Rejection Reasons
• Missing documentation or an incomplete or inaccurate visa application. • Less than six months remain on the passport until the planned departure date. • Insufficient evidence of the ability to pay for the stay. • Lack of a confirmed itinerary or unclear trip objective. • Prior overstays or immigration infractions in Panama or other nations. • Giving inaccurate or contradictory information while applying.
FAQs
1. Is travel insurance required for Panama?
It is not mandatory, but highly recommended, especially for medical emergencies.
2. Do I need a visa to transit through Panama?
If you stay in the international transit zone and your layover is less than 12 hours, no visa is required for most nationalities. Otherwise, you may need a transit visa.
3.What paperwork is needed to obtain a visa?
Typical documents include a current passport, a visa application, pictures, a travel schedule, proof of funds, and information about lodging.
4.How much time does it take to process a visa?
Depending on the embassy, processing timelines can range from a few days to several weeks.
