Panamanian visa for Philippine citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Philippine passport holders visiting Panama for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Philippine citizens to enter Panama for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Panama e-visa for Philippine citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Panama visa on arrival for Philippine citizens | Not Available | |
Panama tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Philippine 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 Philippines, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Panama nearest your place of residence.
- Manila: The Embassy of Panama in Manila, Philippines (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 4 minutes)
- Manila: The Consulate General of Panama in Manila, Philippines (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 4 minutes)
Panama visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Panama diplomatic mission offices to Philippines for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Philippines traveling to Panama from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Philippines) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,118 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,000 | -3.78% |
| 2010 | 3,310 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 3,683 | 11.27% |
| 2012 | 4,015 | 9.01% |
| 2013 | 4,145 | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 4,363 | 5.26% |
| 2015 | 5,275 | 20.90% |
| 2016 | 4,803 | -8.95% |
| 2017 | 4,608 | -4.06% |
| 2018 | 4,463 | -3.15% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Panama & Philippines comparison
Panama's area is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi), while the area of Philippines is approximately 298,170 km2 (115,124 sq mi). This means Philippines is 4.01 times bigger than Panama.
As of May 2024, Panama's population is ~4.6 million people - 110,905,819 fewer people than the population of Philippines.
We have highlighted Panama & Philippines’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Panama | Philippines | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,592,637 | 115,498,456 | 110.9 million fewer people live in Panama than Philippines |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 138 | 87 | Panama has 51 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Philippines. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 105 | 30 | Panama passport holders can visit 75 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 75 | 131 | Panamanian hosts 56 fewer foreign missions than Philippines. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Philippines travel to Panama in one year?
The number of visitors from Philippines visiting Panama in 2018 was approximately 4,463.
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Useful Information
- Panama City to Manila: 20260.27 km (12589.14 mi)
- Travel time: 42 hours 12 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024