The Embassy of Panama in Vienna is Panama’s diplomatic mission to Austria, with additional accreditation to Slovakia and Hungary. Panamanian citizens living in Austria turn to its consular section for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Goldschmiedgasse 10/403, 1010 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 587 23 47 |
| Fax | +43 1 586 30 80 |
| embpanamaaustria@mire.gob.pa | |
| Social Media | X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Javier Enrique Caraballo Salazar, Ambassador |
| Also accredited to | Slovakia and Hungary |
Consular Section
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Visits by appointment. Please contact the embassy before you go.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Panamanian Embassy?
Javier Enrique Caraballo Salazar has served as Panamanian ambassador to Austria since May 2025. Its accreditation extends beyond Austria to Slovakia and Hungary. According to the Austrian diplomatic list, the embassy has 5 diplomatic staff. Separate from the embassy, Panama keeps a permanent mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna; those missions do not handle consular matters for the public.
Embassy or honorary consulate?
The consular section in Vienna is responsible for Panamanian citizens in all of Austria. One honorary consulate (Salzburg) can help with information and some formalities, but passports are normally issued by the embassy.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Powers of attorney and other notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions and social security abroad
The exact list of documents depends on your case; the embassy confirms it on request.
Do I need an appointment?
The consular section receives visitors by appointment. Contact it by phone or e-mail to book a time.
Do Austrians need a visa for Panama?
Austrian citizens need no visa for Panama and must travel with a passport. Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months. Security rating by the Austrian Foreign Ministry: security risk (level 2 of 4).
Other consulates and embassies in Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Paraguay (embassy), Peru (embassy), Philippines (embassy), Poland (embassy), Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Rwanda (honorary), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (honorary), Samoa (honorary), San Marino (embassy), San Marino (honorary), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Senegal (honorary), Serbia (embassy), Singapore (honorary), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), South Africa (embassy). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Austrian public holidays and on the Panamanian national holiday (3 November).
Emergency assistance
Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest. Legal fees, fines and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility.
Diplomatic missions between Panama and Austria
Panama in Austria
Measured in a straight line from Vienna, the nearest other Panamanian office is the Honorary Consulate in Salzburg (about 250 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Vienna.
- Vienna – Embassy of Panama (this page)
- Salzburg (250 km) – Honorary Consulate (Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg)
Austria in Panama
- Panama – Austrian Honorary Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Panama in Vienna
At what times can I visit the Panamanian Embassy?
Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 – appointment recommended.
Is a visa required for Austrians visiting Panama?
No visa is required. Travel with a valid passport.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – diplomatic and consular list, BMEIA travel information for Panama. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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