South Sudan passport → Panama

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Panama?

Visa required in advance

South Sudanese 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.

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Panama at a glance

Capital: Panama City
Currency: Panamanian balboa (PAB), United States dollar (USD)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +507
Region: Central America

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Panama for other passports

South SudanVisa 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 South Sudanese passport holders

BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
NicaraguaVisa required

Common questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Panama?

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Panama?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South Sudanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Panama?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Sudan passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.