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Myanmar passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Panama. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 4-6 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Myanmar nationals require Consular Visa or Stamped Visa. Fee: USD 50 (~MMK 105,000). Visa-free for valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen/Australia multi-entry visa holders (90 days) — Myanmar rarely qualifies.
Visa types: Stamped Visa (Tourist 90 days); Consular Visa; Business Visa; Work Visa; Student Visa; Family; Transit; Pensionado Visa (retirees). Visa-free for valid US/UK/CA/Schengen/AU multi-entry visa holders.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days, 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); Application form (Spanish); 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (3 months, USD 1,000+ — banking sanctions); Travel insurance; Employment letter; Police clearance; NRC; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; For visa-free route: copy of valid US/UK/CA/Schengen multi-entry visa used at least once.
Visa types (1)
Myanmar nationals require Consular Visa or Stamped Visa. Fee: USD 50 (~MMK 105,000). Visa-free for valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen/Australia multi-entry visa holders (90 days) — Myanmar rarely qualifies.
Common rejection reasons
Common MM rejections: (1) US/UK/Schengen visa visa-free route preferred — Myanmar rarely qualifies; (2) Migration concerns — Panama is on the Darién Gap route to US; (3) Spanish-language documentation; (4) Insufficient funds — banking sanctions; (5) Canal Zone security; (6) Pensionado Visa fraud screening.
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