China Embassy Panama City

Before your visit

• Good to know: Consular questions by telephone go to +507 265 3038 (Monday to Friday, 13:30–17:30). Outside office hours the consular protection line, +507 6677 9301, is forwarded to the Chinese foreign ministry’s 24-hour hotline 12308 (+86 10 12308). The consular hall announced its own closures for Chinese holidays and for 31 October to 3 November 2026.

About the Embassy of China in Panama

The ambassador is Zhang Xiangyan, according to the Chinese embassy’s website. Ambassador Zhang Xiangyan presented his credentials to President José Raúl Mulino on 29 September 2026, according to the embassy.

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Chinese authorities ask for:

Renewing a Chinese passport abroad

• Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
• Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
• Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
• A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
• Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
• Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship

Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (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: 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), Guatemala (embassy), Haiti (honorary). The full list of all 74 missions is on the overview page for Panama.

Closing days

Public holidays in Panama are New Year’s Day, Martyrs’ Day (9 January), Carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, Labour Day (1 May), Separation Day (3 November), Colón Day (5 November), the First Cry of Independence (10 November), Independence Day (28 November), Mothers’ Day (8 December), the National Day of Mourning (20 December) and Christmas Day, plus the day a new president takes office (1 July every five years, next in 2029). Under the Labour Code, a holiday that falls on a Sunday is observed on the following Monday. The embassy may also close on public holidays of China.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, Chinese citizens can call +507 6677 9301, the number given by the Chinese embassy’s website. 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).