At the end of March this year, the Panamanian government extended until at least the end of June the requirement that Cuban travelers stopping at Tocumen airport in the Panamanian capital must show transit visas. The move was made in December 2022 due to increased waves of migration to the US.
From that date, Cuban travelers may enter Panama only with a valid tourist visa or a visa valid for the country of residence or a country or residence valid for more than six months or multiple visas. USA, Canada, European Union (EU) etc.
The requirement to obtain a transit visa for a stay of up to twenty-four hours for a stopover at any airport in the Canal Country is still in force, and may be extended to three months. Now, in addition to physically requesting at the Panamanian Consulate, you can also request through an authorized legal representative.
How to apply for this visa in Cuba?
According to the Embassy of Panama in Cuba, Cubans must register their email on its official website and enter the portal to claim it. Then fill the form available online and the appointment date will be emailed to you. It’s form, accessibility Here.
Cubans go to the Panamanian Embassy in Cuba on the agreed day to present the necessary requirements and request a transit visa. These documents will be forwarded to the National Immigration Service, which will approve or disapprove the transit visa. One that is promptly communicated to interested parties.
Requirements? Some are printing and filling the visa application form. Two valid passport size photographs. Copy of passport valid for at least six months, air tickets for onward journey and payment of service fee, which costs 50 dollars.
