Current travel advisories for Panama

Last Update: Wednesday, 06. July 2022 at 08:18

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 4 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 3.4 / 5

Panama shares land borders with Costa Rica and Colombia. For these countries, the individual warning index is 3.5 (Costa Rica) and 3.3 (Colombia). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

Canadian government

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

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Take normal security precautions (with regional advisories)

Danger level: 0

Take normal security precautions (with regional advisories).

New Zealand government

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

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution elsewhere in Panama due to criminal activity and the potential for civil unrest.

Danger level: 2

Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.

New Zealand government

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

Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.

Brief summary:
If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.

Reisewarnstufe: 0

New Zealand government

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

Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.

Brief summary:
Do not travel to the Darien Gap, south of the town of Yaviza, due to violent crime and the presence of drug traffickers and armed guerrilla forces. This includes the Darien National Park, nature reserves and tourist resorts.

Reisewarnstufe: 5

Do not travel / Extreme Risk.

Finnish government

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

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

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

Danger level: 3

Travel with higher caution..

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..

Australian government

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

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
To enter Panama, you must complete an electronic health affidavit and show the QR code generated. You must also present either a negative COVID-19 (PCR or Antigen) test taken 72 hours before travel or proof of full vaccination. Fully vaccinated travellers do not need to complete hotel quarantine on arrival. Unvaccinated travellers from some countries may need to complete quarantine at government approved hotels at their own expense. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Panama overall due to the impacts of COVID-19.

Danger level: 4

Reconsider your need to 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:
Reconsider travel to Panama due to COVID-19 quarantine requirements. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. 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 for additional information on travel to Panama. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Panama has a high level of COVID-19. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. There are mandatory quarantine requirements for U.S. and other foreign citizens who test positive for COVID-19. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Panama.

Danger level: 4

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 4 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 3.5 (Costa Rica) and 3.3 (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!