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๐ง๐ฉ Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for Panama ๐ต๐ฆ?
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 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Panama โ
Easier destinations near Panama for Bangladeshi passport holders
- ๐ง๐ธ Bahamas โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ง๐ง Barbados โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ฉ๐ฒ Dominica โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ฌ๐ฉ Grenada โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ญ๐น Haiti โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฏ๐ฒ Jamaica โ Visa-free
- ๐ป๐จ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐น๐น Trinidad and Tobago โ Visa-free
The other way round
๐ต๐ฆ 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
All destinations for Bangladesh passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Panama โ
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.