Cameroon passport → Panama
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Cameroonian passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Panama at a glance
- Capital
- Panama City
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa (PAB), United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +507
- Region
- Central America
Panama for other passports
- CameroonVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Central America for Cameroonian passport holders
El SalvadoreVisa
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
NicaraguaVisa required
Common questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Cameroonian passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Cameroonian citizens stay in Panama?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Cameroonian citizens get a visa on arrival in Panama?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cameroonian citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cameroon passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cameroonian citizens (edited 29 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Panama before you travel.