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Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Panama. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 4-6 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required (Bangladesh in restricted list). Apply at Panamanian Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 50 (single entry, 30-day stay). Holders of valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia multi-entry visa exempt for 90-180 days.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (sticker via embassy — Bangladesh in restricted list); Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Visa (Permanent Worker); Investor (Friendly Nations Visa); Pensionado; Resident; Transit; Diplomatic/Official. Visa-exempt with valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia multi-entry visa (up to 90-180 days).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (single entry, extendable).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 1 blank page); Consular application at Panamanian Embassy New Delhi; Recent photo (passport size); Bank statement (last 3 months, USD 2,000+); Employment letter; Hotel booking; Return ticket; Yellow Fever certificate (recommended); Police clearance; Travel insurance; For Visa Exemption: copy of valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia multi-entry visa with 6+ months validity.
Visa types (2)
Visa required (Bangladesh in restricted list). Apply at Panamanian Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 50 (single entry, 30-day stay). Holders of valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia multi-entry visa exempt for 90-180 days.
Panama Business Visa. Major sectors: Panama Canal logistics, Colon Free Trade Zone (FTZ — second largest in world after Hong Kong), banking, shipping registry.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (restricted list): (1) Weak ties to BD; (2) Insufficient funds (USD 2,000+); (3) Yellow Fever cert recommended; (4) Police clearance required; (5) FREE waiver: valid US/CA/UK/Schengen/AU multi-entry visa - must have 6+ months validity (often missed); (6) For Investor (Friendly Nations Visa): investment proof.
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