Canada Embassy Panama City

Before your visit

• Appointment: required, according to the same source.
• Location: The embassy is in Punta Pacífica, in the corregimiento of San Francisco, Panama City; from the centre of Punta Pacífica, Plaza de la Independencia in the historic Casco Viejo is about 4 km away in a straight line, and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) about 17 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
• Good to know: Emergency consular assistance is available 24/7 through the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: +1 613 996 8885 (call collect where available), SMS +1 613 686 3658 or WhatsApp +1 613 909 8881. Consular e-mail: panam-consular@international.gc.ca.

About the Embassy of Canada in Panama

The ambassador is Patricia Atkinson, according to Global Affairs Canada.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to Global Affairs Canada (October 2026), visits are by appointment.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Canadian sources:

Renewing a Canadian passport outside Canada and the US

• Possible if your last passport was an adult 5- or 10-year passport, issued when you were 16 or older and within the last 15 years, with unchanged personal details
• Form PPTC 482 (adult abroad simplified renewal) with your most recent passport’s number, issue and expiry dates
• Two identical passport photos meeting Canadian requirements (photographer’s details and date on the back of one)
• Two references aged 18+ who have known you for at least 2 years (not family members); no guarantor needed
• Lost, stolen or damaged valid passport: also form PPTC 203 and an extra fee
• Submit by mail or in person at a Government of Canada office abroad – check which option your office accepts

Sources: Government of Canada – renew a passport outside Canada and the US, Government of Canada – what you need to renew your passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Other embassies in Panama City

73 other countries are represented in Panama City, among them: Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (consulate general), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (consulate), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (honorary), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Finland (honorary), France (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Greece (honorary). The full list of all 74 missions is on the overview page for Panama.

Closing days

According to Global Affairs Canada, the embassy is closed on these days:

• 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
• 16 February 2026 – Carnival
• 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
• 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
• 18 May 2026 – Victoria Day
• 29 June 2026 – Canada Day (in lieu of 1 July)
• 7 September 2026 – Labour Day
• 12 October 2026 – Thanksgiving Day
• 2 November 2026 – All Souls’ Day
• 3 November 2026 – Separation from Colombia
• 8 December 2026 – Mothers’ Day
• 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, Canadian citizens can call +1 613 996 8885, the number given by Global Affairs Canada. In Panama, dial 911 for ambulance, fire and police; the fire service can also be reached on 103 and the police on 104 (GOV.UK travel advice). Panamanian citizens who need consular help in Canada can contact the Embassy of Panama in Ottawa.