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title: Canada visa for citizens of Panama
description: "Citizens of Panama don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$7. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Panama

Citizens of Panama don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Visitor (up to 6 months per visit)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 1825 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Government fee:** CA$7
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure you have a valid passport, a valid U.S. visa or previous Canadian visa, and a credit card.
2. **Complete online eTA application** — Fill out the form on the official Canada eTA website with personal, passport, and travel details.
3. **Pay the fee** — Pay CAD 7 using a credit or debit card.
4. **Receive eTA via email** — Approval is usually sent within minutes to a few days; check spam folder.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Panamanian)** (Identity): Must be valid for entire stay in Canada.
- **Valid non-immigrant U.S. visa OR proof of having held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years** (Supporting): Required to qualify for eTA; otherwise a visa is needed.
- **Email address** (Supporting): Used to receive eTA approval and updates.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): For payment of CAD 7 fee.

## Good to know

- eTA is only valid for air travel to Canada; land or sea entry requires a visa.
- You must hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years to apply for eTA as a Panamanian citizen.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application information** — Double-check all entries before submitting.
- **Criminal inadmissibility or security concerns** — Ensure you meet admissibility requirements; if in doubt, consult an immigration lawyer.
- **Not meeting the U.S. visa or previous Canadian visa requirement** — Only apply for eTA if you qualify; otherwise apply for a visitor visa.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Panama need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Panama don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: eTA · Visitor (up to 6 months per visit).

### How long can citizens of Panama stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Panama?

Government fee: CA$7.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

### What documents do citizens of Panama need for Canada?

Valid passport (Panamanian); Valid non-immigrant U.S. visa OR proof of having held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years; Email address; Credit or debit card.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html)

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