Panama visa requirements for Bissau-Guinean citizens
Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Panama and must apply for it before the trip at a consulate or embassy.
Last verified: 18 August 2026
Verified practical details
You'll need to apply for a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Here are the practical details we've verified:
Fee
Tourist entry for the passports we track has no pre-authorisation fee (no paid ETA/eVisa).
Required documents
- Completed Entry/Exit Card, provided by the airline or transport company.
- Traveller's Sworn Health Declaration, mandatory for every adult traveller.
- Minimum proof of funds of roughly USD 500 (or the equivalent) to cover the stay.
- Return ticket when the immigration category requires it.
Health insurance
Not mandatory for this destination.
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Tourist visa/permit valid for a maximum of 90 days.
More Panama rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Panama page:
Official portal: https://www.migracion.gob.pa. Destination data verified on 18 August 2026. Sources: migracion.gob.pa (National Immigration Service: entry requirements, entry/exit card, USD 500 proof of funds, 90-day maximum stay); panamadigital.gob.pa (Traveler's Sworn Health Declaration, mandatory health form); ana.gob.pa and declaraciondeviajero.ana.gob.pa (National Customs Authority: USD 10,000 cash declaration, USD 500 baggage allowance every 6 months) (checked 18/08/2026).
Travel insurance for Panama
It isn't listed as mandatory for this entry, but without insurance, medical care during the trip can get expensive.
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Things to see and do in Panama
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Panama can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. See the Panama → Guinea-Bissau page.
All 16 passports from Western Africa that VisaRadar tracks need a visa to enter Panama. Same result as Guinea-Bissau: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana and Guinea.
With a passport from Guinea-Bissau, in the rest of Central America you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for El Salvador; you need a visa for Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua.
A passport from Guinea-Bissau ranks 165 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 48 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Panama?
Yes. You must apply for the visa in advance at the relevant consulate or embassy.
What currency is used in Panama?
Panamanian Balboa (PAB).
What do Bissau-Guinean passport holders need for the countries near Panama?
With a passport from Guinea-Bissau, in the rest of Central America you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for El Salvador; you need a visa for Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Related pages
See Panama requirements for other passports →
See entry requirements to Guinea-Bissau for other passports →
Every visa-free country for Bissau-Guinean passport holders →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.