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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for Panama ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ?

Visa required

Yes. Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Panama before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Panama or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Panama at a glance

Capital: Panama City ยท Currency: Panamanian balboa (PAB, B/.); United States dollar (USD, $) ยท Official languages: Spanish ยท Calling code: +507

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Panama: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 19 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (A); for type C, G, K plugs bring a travel adapter for Panama's sockets (A, B). Mains voltage differs (Panama: 110 V; Bangladesh: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Panama for Bangladeshi passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Panamanian passport holders visiting Bangladesh: Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.

The Bangladeshi passport at a glance

17visa-free
2ETA
12visa on arrival
53e-Visa
112visa required

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Questions

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Panama?

Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Panama before travelling.

Does a Panamanian need a visa for Bangladesh?

Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.