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You need a visa for Panama if you have a Yemeni passport

These visas exist for Panama, but they cannot be applied for online with Yemeni nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Panama Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Yemeni 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

Entry requirements for Yemeni travellers

These rules apply specifically to Yemeni passport holders entering Panama as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Panama. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler arrives in Panama.

    Embassy of Panama - Washington D.C. Last checked 2026-08-05
  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    International travelers don't need a visa to transit through Panama if they stay within the airport transit area for a maximum of 12 hours. Visit the government site to check the other entry requirements

    • This transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with a valid permanent residency or used multiple entry visa with 6 months remaining validity from Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Japan and any European Union member state.
    Last checked 2026-08-05

A look at Panama

  • Panama Canal with large cargo ship passing through Miraflores Locks
    The Panama Canal - One of the world's greatest engineering achievements
  • Casco Viejo historic district in Panama City with colonial architecture
    Casco Viejo - Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage historic quarter
  • San Blas Islands with crystal clear turquoise waters and palm-covered islands
    San Blas Islands - A Caribbean paradise of pristine beaches and coral reefs
  • Bocas del Toro archipelago with overwater bungalows and tropical rainforest
    Bocas del Toro - Panama's premier Caribbean beach and surfing destination

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Where else Yemeni citizens can apply online

See every country a Yemeni passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.