Thailand e-Visa for citizens of Panama: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Panama apply online before departure, for stays up to 60 days (extendable once by 30 days).

Data updated on 21 July 2026

Change on 15 September 2026: until 14 September, citizens of Panama could enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days. Their country is no longer on the list of 60 visa-exempt countries, so a visa is now required, even for a short tourist stay. Official list (Royal Thai Embassy)

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Official fees from €38.

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Mandatory arrival form: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). Within 3 days before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.

Fill it in on the official website (tdac.immigration.go.th)

Indicative information: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal

Panama

Thailand

Other direction

Official fee

40 USD

Processing time

5 business days

Allowed stay

60 days (extendable once by 30 days)

Our guide to the Thailand visa from Panama

Yes, Panamanian citizens now need an e-Visa for Thailand, to be requested online before departure on the official Thai portal. The observed fee is 40 USD and the observed processing time is 5 business days.

With a passport from Panama, a trip to Thailand now starts with an electronic application, mandatory since 15 September 2026. The approved e-Visa allows a stay of 60 days (extendable once by 30 days); the file is put together online, with scanned documents.

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Do you need a visa?

Yes, and it is a recent change for Panamanian citizens. Until 14 September 2026, nationals of Panama could enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days. Since 15 September 2026, Panama is no longer on the list of 60 exempt countries published by the Royal Thai embassies. The e-Visa is now mandatory before departure, even for a few days of tourism.

How much does an e-visa for Thailand cost from Panama?

40 USD

Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.

What does a visa for Thailand really cost?

Government fee40 USD
Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

What documents are required for an e-visa for Thailand?

Documents required for an e-visa for Thailand:

Passport valid 6 months
Photo
Travel itinerary
Proof of accommodation

Documents and fees

Official fee on record: 40 USD. The portal shows, for each category, which documents to attach; keep a clear digital copy of the identity page of your passport from Panama at hand. Any other documents are not listed here and must be checked on mfa.go.th.

How to apply for an e-visa for Thailand from Panama

1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
3Pay the fee online by card.
4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.

Apply on the official site Official portal

How to apply

Open the official portal thaievisa.go.th and follow the steps of the form: identity as shown in your Panamanian passport, details of your stay and choice of visa category. You then upload the required documents and pay online. For a particular situation, the Thai embassy responsible for Panama and the page mfa.go.th remain the official points of contact.

Where do you apply for a visa for Thailand from Panama?

An e-visa for Thailand is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.

The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.

Using an online service

You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.

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You live in Panama on another passport?

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Panama but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

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How long does an e-visa for Thailand take?

5 business days

Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.

Processing time and tips

Plan for the observed processing time of 5 business days and file your application well before the last minute, as a missing document can delay the answer. The permitted stay is 60 days (extendable once by 30 days). Before leaving, check that the e-Visa details match your passport exactly and keep a copy within reach.

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Skyline view of Bangkok highlighting traditional Thai architecture amidst modern buildings.

A bustling urban street at night with illuminated signs and vibrant market life.

Before you fly, and at the border

Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave

Common mistakes

Trusting an old article that still says Panamanian citizens can enter Thailand visa-free: the rule changed on 15 September 2026. Using an unofficial intermediary website that overcharges well beyond 40 USD instead of the portal thaievisa.go.th. And confusing the 60-day stay with the visa's validity or the processing time.

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eSIM data (Saily)

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Other visa types for Thailand

A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.

7 more visa types

Official sources

Guide generated automatically on October 23, 2026, from the verified catalogue.

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Thailand e-Visa for citizens of Panama: online application, fees and processing time 2026