🇷🇺 Russia visa requirements for Panamanian citizens

Entry rules for Panama passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Panama can travel to Russia for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Russia, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Russia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Panamanian passport ranks #69 worldwide, opening 125 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (88 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Russia is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Russian citizens traveling to Panama face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).

Eastern Europe is fully open to Panamanian travelers — all 4 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.

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