The government of Panama has implemented enhanced screening and
quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
As of March 13, all cruise ship passengers are banned from
disembarking in Panama. If passengers must disembark, they will be subject to a
14-day quarantine.
Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put
into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the website of the
Panamanian Ministry of Health (in Spanish) for additional information on these
new measures. The government has implemented school and university closures
nationwide until March 20. Schools and universities in San Miguelito, Panama
Centro, and Panama Norte will remain closed until April 7. The government has
also suspended large gatherings until April 7. Visit the local government
COVID-19 website for updated information.
Actions to Take:
· Consult
the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
·
For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of
contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Visit
the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for
the latest information.
Check
with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your
travel plans and/or restrictions.
Visit
our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Panama.
Visit
the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions
to the United States.
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama
Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue
Clayton, Panama
+507 317-5000
Panama-ACS@state.gov
· State Department - Consular Affairs
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444
