You need a visa for Panama if you have a North Korean passport
These visas exist for Panama, but they cannot be applied for online with North Korean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. North Korean citizens need a visa for Panama. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.
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What Panama may ask for
Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
- Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- Return flight or onward travel itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds ($500+ USD)
- Completed visa application form
A look at Panama
The Panama Canal - One of the world's greatest engineering achievements 
Casco Viejo - Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage historic quarter 
San Blas Islands - A Caribbean paradise of pristine beaches and coral reefs 
Bocas del Toro - Panama's premier Caribbean beach and surfing destination
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Where else North Korean citizens can apply online
See every country a North Korean passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.