Visa Information
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU citizens for 90–180 days.
No visa needed. Present passport and proof of onward travel.
- Panama uses the US Dollar alongside the Balboa (pegged 1:1).
- Proof of onward ticket required.
- Panama Canal is a must-see.
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Safety & Health
Panama City tourist areas (Casco Viejo, Canal Zone) are safe. Some neighborhoods outside tourist zones have high crime. Bocas del Toro and San Blas are safe. Darién Gap near Colombian border is extremely dangerous.
- Taxi overcharging — use Uber or negotiate before.
- Casco Viejo pickpocketing at night.
- Good private hospitals in Panama City.
- Dengue present.
- Drink bottled water outside Panama City.
- Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
- Yellow Fever if coming from endemic country.
Tap water safe in Panama City. Bottled elsewhere.
DO NOT attempt to cross the Darién Gap — extremely dangerous jungle with no roads, armed groups, and migrants in peril. Some Panama City neighborhoods are unsafe.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit the Panama Canal — Miraflores Locks has an excellent visitor center.
- Explore San Blas Islands for pristine Caribbean beauty.
- Try sancocho (chicken soup), ceviche, and patacones (fried plantain).
- Don't attempt the Darién Gap.
- Don't wander into unfamiliar neighborhoods in Panama City at night.
- Don't skip Casco Viejo — the restored colonial district is beautiful.
Tip 10% at restaurants if not included. Small tips for hotel staff and taxi drivers.
Casual. Panama City is more formal than beach areas. Lightweight clothing essential.
Catholic majority. Churches welcome visitors. Indigenous Kuna and Emberá communities have their own spiritual traditions — visit respectfully.
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