Current travel advisories for Panama

Last Update: Monday, 17. May 2021 at 08:23

Please reconsider your need to travel to Panama.

Travel warnings for this region [to world map].

Current situation : 3.8 / 5

Panama is a country in North America (Central America) with around 4 million citizens and a land mass of 78,200 km². We detected travel advisories from 5 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 4.1 / 5

Panama shares land borders with Costa Rica and Colombia. For these countries, the individual warning index is 4.2 (Costa Rica) and 4.0 (Colombia). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports 367,656 cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

There are 6,271 reported deaths associated with the disease in Panama.

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

New Zealand government

Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/panama

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
We currently advise that all New Zealanders do not travel overseas at this time due to the outbreak of COVID-19, associated health risks and widespread travel restrictions. The global situation remains complex and rapidly changing. International travel can be complicated with fewer international flights available and disruptions to transit routes and hubs. Any destination could experience a sudden increase in cases of COVID-19 and a heightened risk to travellers of contracting the virus. Strict health measures and movement restrictions could be imposed suddenly. Should you decide to travel despite our advice, be prepared to remain overseas longer than you intended. You should also be aware that your travel insurance may not cover travel disruption or medical expenses. Managed Isolation and Quarantine in New Zealand All travellers to New Zealand must undertake 14 days of government-provided managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ). Detailed information about MIQ requirements in New Zealand can be found at www.miq.govt.nz. Pre-departure testing requirements for travellers to New Zealand All travellers to New Zealand (excluding those from Antarctica, Australia and most Pacific Islands) must show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result before departure. Detailed information about pre-departure testing requirements can be found on the Unite Against Covid-19 website here. We recognise that some New Zealanders do continue to live and travel overseas. We continue to provide destination-specific advice about other safety and security risks below.

Danger level: 0

Finnish government

Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/PA

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Iaktta normal försiktighet - Var försiktig om du rör dig i gränstrakten mellan Panama och Colombia.

Danger level: 2

Travel is usually safe. .

Finnish government

https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/PA

Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.

Brief summary:
Undvik icke nödvändiga resor

Reisewarnstufe: 4

Reduce Travel to the necessary minimum..

Canadian government

Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/panama

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).

Danger level: 3

Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).

Australian government

Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/panama

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
There's a national curfew in place from 11pm to 5am daily. Additional curfew times can be in force depending on your location and further movement restrictions may be implemented at short notice. Fines for non-compliance may apply (see Travel). The Tocumen International Airport is open for international and transit travel. To enter, you'll need a hard copy of a negative COVID-19 (PCR or antigen) test result, dated no more than 48 hours before your arrival. You also need to complete a sworn statement for health care and had no contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days. Wear a face mask and maintain physical distance. We advise: Do not travel to Panama due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

Danger level: 5

Do not travel.

US American government

Quelle: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/panama-travel-advisory.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Do not travel to Panama due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Some areas have increased risk Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Panama due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Panama. Do not travel to: Parts of the Mosquito Gulf due to crime. Parts of the Darién Region due to crime. Read the country information page.

Danger level: 5

If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.

Warnindex Description

Extreme Warning (index value: 4.5 - 5)

You should avoid any trips. A high warning index is a sound indicator of potential harm to your health and well-being.

High Risk (index value: 3.5 - 4.5)

Travel should be reduced to a necessary minimum and be conducted with good preparation and high attention.

Medium Risk (index value: 2.5 - 3.5)

Warnings often relate to specific regions within a country. However, high attention is still advised when moving around.

Low Risk (index value: 0 - 2.5)

Usually this is an indicator that travelling in this country is relatively safe. Higher attention is advised with values > 1.

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Country information

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Basic facts

Citizens: around 4 million
Covering landmass: 78,200 km²
Electricity: 110V - 60Hz
Currency: Balboa (PAB)
ISO 2-Letter Code: PA
Phone prefix: +507
Top Level Domain: .pa
Mobile frequencies (MHz): 1800

Airports in Panama (extern)

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Frequently asked questions

This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Panama.

Is Panama safe to travel in 2020?

There are some travel advisories for Panama. With a risk index of 3.8 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.

How many countries have issued advisories for Panama?

We currently know of 5 countries having issued advisories for Panama.

What countries does Panama share land borders with?

Panama shares land borders with Costa Rica and Colombia. For these countries, the individual warning index is 4.2 (Costa Rica) and 4.0 (Colombia). See danger map of the region.

Note of the displayed travel advisories

These travel advisories are automatically gathered. We use the RSS Feeds of the corresponding authorities of the single countries. In some cases, we analyse the website itself. Since the information originates from different countries and different countries have different understanding of danger and danger levels. Thus, the information displayed is an automized and normalized representation with no right to completeness and correctness. If a country is not shown, it doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. The information shown is a first indicator. Additional remark: the websites address does not endorse the situation of a 'Reisewarnung' (with its name). Often, it's just formal notifications by other countries. These can be the reason a country reaches scores of aorund 2.0 and still be a generally safe country to visit. Lower risk grades are usually no sign of a immanent threat!