Panamanian Visa is not required for Vietnameses
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- For a period of 180 days, Citizens of Vietnam can travel to Panama without a visa.
- Tourists who desire to stay beyond the 180-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in Panama.
- All foreigners are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 3 months from the date of their arrival in Panama. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamping.
- There is no restriction on the import and export of either local or foreign currencies, however, amounts above $10,000 will be declared on arrival in Panama.
- Citizens of Vietnam are also required to provide either $500 in cash or its equivalent or a credit card, bank statement or any other proof that they have enough funds to cover their expenses while in Panama. A return ticket to Vietnam or onward destination is needed as well.
- Nationals of Vietnam travelling to Panama must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Panama. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host already living in Panama.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from Vietnamese, nevertheless, they are advised to get vaccinated against common illnesses before there departure.
- Minors travelling to Panama alone must possess travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Travellers going to Panama with pets (cats and dogs) would present to the Zoonosis control department in Panama City, a certification of good health of exportation for small animals, which is issued by the health authority in Vietnam.
- Intending visitors can get to Panama from international airports in Vietnam. There are international airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
- Eva Air, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, United and Delta are some of the carriers that fly from Vietnam to Panama.
- The estimated flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Panama City, Panama is 1 day, 4 hours and 1 day, 2 hours from Hanoi.
- Balboa is the official currency of Panama. Also, the US Dollar is used as a medium of exchange throughout the country. However, visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- The most prominent religion in Panama is Christianity, precisely Roman Catholicism. However, other religions present are in Panama include Bahá í Faith, Islam, Hinduism Buddhism and other Christian denominations.
- Panama citizens speak various indigenous languages, however, Spanish is the official and most widely spoken language of Panama.
- Panama has a tropical maritime climate with a hot, humid, rainy season from May through to December and a short dry season from January through to May, which is said to be the best time to travel to the country.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in Panama includes ceviche, Patacones de plátano, Sancocho, etc.
- Some of the tourist sites visitors can check out during their stay in Panama include Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Panama Viejo and Gatun lake.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses while in Panama.
- Panama uses the Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Panama.
- The power and socket plug used in Haiti are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- Movement in Panama is possible with domestic flights, buses, boats, private transports, and taxis.
- Visitors in Panama are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.