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Embassy of Panama in San José, Costa Rica

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Embassy of Panama in San José, Costa Rica, located at Barrio La Granja, San Pedro de la Bomba de Higueron, 200 metros Sur y 25 metros Este. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Barrio La Granja, San Pedro de la Bomba de Higueron, 200 metros Sur y 25 metros Este
    Apartado No. 103-2050
    San José
    Costa Rica

  • Telephone

    +506-2281-2442, +506-2281-2451

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in San José: 3:24 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Annexation of Guanacaste: July 25 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Our Lady of Los Ángeles: August 2 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Independence Day: September 15 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Separation Day from Colombia: November 3 Flag of Panama

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Panama in San José, Costa Rica:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Authentication of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Costa Rican passport, you do not need a visa to enter Panama.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Panama without a visa. The most common types of Panama visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Student visa
  • Work visa
  • Diplomatic visa

Head of Mission

Pacífico Escalona, Ambassador

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Passport Services

The embassies and consulates of Panama facilitate passport applications and renewals for Panamanian citizens.

Consular Assistance

The diplomatic missions of Panama offer consular assistance and protection to Panamanian citizens residing or traveling abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal issues.

Notarial Services

The diplomatic missions of Panama provide notarial services for various documents, including authentication, certification, and legalization. This is often required for legal and administrative purposes.

Visa Services

The embassies and consulates of Panama process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Panama.

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 27 October 2024 at 04:03 AM (EST).

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