Philippines to Panama visa requirements

Yes, an ordinary Philippine passport holder needs a visa to enter Panama for tourism. Apply in advance at the Embassy of Panama in Manila. Important exception: if you hold a valid, previously-used multiple-entry visa (valid 6+ months) or permanent residence of the USA, Canada, UK, Schengen/EU, Australia, Japan, Singapore or South Korea, you may enter Panama visa-free for up to 30 days. Panama classifies the Philippines among nationalities that require a visa for entry; only diplomatic, official and service Philippine passports are exempt, not ordinary ones. Ordinary passport holders must obtain a tourist visa in advance from the Embassy of Panama in Manila before travel. Two consular tracks exist: a "stamped visa" (faster, roughly 30 days) and an "authorized visa" (full Migration Service review, up to about 60 business days). A widely-used shortcut applies under Panama's third-country rule: a Filipino who holds a valid multiple-entry visa (valid at least 6 months and already used at least once for entry) or permanent residence of the USA, Canada, UK, the EU/Schengen states, Australia, Japan, Singapore or South Korea may enter Panama visa-free for up to 30 days, without a Panamanian visa. Panama is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Travelers without a qualifying third-country visa should apply at the embassy, budgeting roughly US$10 consular fee plus a US$50 National Migration Service fee, proof of about US$500 economic solvency, onward/return ticket, hotel booking and travel insurance. Tourist stays granted can be up to 180 days, extendable a further 90 days through the migration office in Panama. Verify exact fees and the stamped-vs-authorized determination with the embassy, as requirements were last updated 25 July 2025.