Panamanian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Panama for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Panama for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Panama e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Panama visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Panama tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Panama.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Panama.
If you are looking for Panama visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Panama nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Panama in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 48 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Panama in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 48 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Panama in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 48 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Panama in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Panama visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Panama diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Panama from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 49,672 | N/A |
| 2009 | 50,150 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 48,239 | -3.81% |
| 2011 | 48,239 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 45,373 | -5.94% |
| 2013 | 46,329 | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 49,194 | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 47,762 | -2.91% |
| 2016 | 47,284 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 45,851 | -3.03% |
| 2018 | 48,239 | 5.21% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Panama & Canada comparison
Panama's area is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 122.32 times bigger than Panama.
As of May 2024, Panama's population is ~4.6 million people - 34,493,137 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Panama & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Panama | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,592,637 | 39,085,774 | 34.5 million fewer people live in Panama than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 138 | 144 | Panama has 6 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 105 | 129 | Panama passport holders visit 24 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 75 | 469 | Panamanian hosts 394 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Panama in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Panama in 2018 was approximately 48,239.
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Useful Information
- Panama City to Ottawa: 5402.39 km (3356.89 mi)
- Travel time: 11 hours 15 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024