Good news — Panamanians can usually visit Russia without a tourist visa. See the full Panama visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian tourist visa for Panamanian citizens

🇵🇦PanamaVisa-free up to 90 days

In short

Panamanians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Panamanian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.

Panama: Visa-free up to 90 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for the permitted purpose, passport type and stay-calculation conditions before travel.

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At a glance

Applicability
Panamanians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Panamanian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 90 days

Documents Panamanian citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this tourist visa checklist for Panama. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How Panamanian citizens get a Russian tourist visa

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current Panama guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian tourist visa for Panamanian citizens

Do Panamanians need a tourist visa for Russia?

Panamanians can usually enter Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip outside that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category.

How do Panamanians apply for a Russian tourist visa?

Panamanians prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Panama. See your Panama country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for Panamanians?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with Panama. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.