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As of 2026, Panamanian citizens are exempt from requiring a visa to enter Vietnam for stays of up to 90 days. Read the full guide for entry requirements and extended stay options.
Do Panamanian Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?
No. As of 2026, Panamanian citizens are visa-exempt for stays of up to 90 days. Travelers holding a valid Panamanian passport do not require a traditional visa or an eVisa for short-term tourism or business visits within this 90-day period.
To qualify for the 90-day visa exemption, travelers must present:
- A passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry, with a minimum of two blank pages.
- Proof of onward travel (such as a return flight ticket) exiting Vietnam within the 90-day limit, which may be requested by airline or immigration officials.
Vietnam eVisa for Longer Stays
Panamanian citizens who intend to stay in Vietnam for more than 90 days, or those who require multiple entries beyond the initial exemption period, must apply for a Vietnam eVisa.
The eVisa permits a maximum stay of up to 90 days and is accepted at 83 designated entry ports across the country.
eVisa Fees and Processing
The official government eVisa fees are:
- Single-entry eVisa: $25 USD
- Multiple-entry eVisa: $50 USD
Processing times typically range from 3 to 5 working days. Applications must be submitted directly through the official National Web Portal on Immigration.
The official National Web Portal on Immigration is the sole platform for submitting eVisa applications.
Flight Routes from Panama to Vietnam
Direct flights between Panama City (PTY) and Vietnam are currently unavailable. Travelers should anticipate a transit time of 20 to 30 hours, typically involving one or two layovers.
Standard routing options include transiting through North American airports (e.g., San Francisco or Los Angeles) or major European hubs (e.g., Paris or Istanbul). Airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Air France, and KLM provide connections to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Hanoi (HAN).
Embassy of Vietnam in Panama
Travelers requiring traditional paper visas for specific purposes (e.g., long-term work or diplomatic missions) may contact the Embassy of Vietnam in Panama City:
- Address: Esquina Calle 50 y 53, Edificio St. George's Bank, Piso 2, Ciudad de Panamá, Panama
- Phone: (+507) 264-2551 / 264-2557
- Hotline: (+507) 6990-3656
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM