According to the migration policy of Panama, the National Migration Service classifies foreigners in two categories: those who do not require a visa and those who do require it.

Yellow Fever Vaccine

It is a requirement for admission to Panama , having the yellow fever vaccine, with at least 10 days previous to the travel.

Visa

It is the authorization granted to a foreign citizen to enter the national territory as non-resident alien for a certain period of time and requested by those citizens of countries that, according to their migration policies, require prior authorization from the National Migration Service to enter the country. This authorization is requested from their respective countries (at the Consulate of Panama in their country) or through an attorney who resides in Panama. Applicants must meet all requirements under the migration policy and, if the visa is approved, the Consulate of Panama in that country will be informed and authorized to stamp the visa in the passport for travel purposes. The foreigner should specify whether he or she is asking for a tourist visa (in this case, the period of stay should be indicated) or intends to reside, and the Migration authorities decide whether or not to grant the visa and the period of stay in Panama.

Migration selection for the Member States of SELA

Countries that do NOT require a visa to enter Panama under visa suppression agreements for regular passports
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Trinidad and Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela

Countries with visa suppression agreements only for diplomatic, consular, official or special passports

Cuba
Ecuador
Haiti
Dominican Republic

In all cases, applicants should also meet other requirements to enter Panama (economic solvency, passport valid for a minimum of six months and return ticket).

For detailed information on requirements to enter Panama, visit the following link: http://www.migracion.gob.pa