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PROTOCOLS BEFORE TRAVELING

Since October 12, 2020, Panama has reopened its borders to international travelers, keeping the safety and health of both tourists and locals as our priority.


Visitors from most countries will be able to visit Panama, however, a negative COVID-19 test is mandatory to enter the country.

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ALL ARRIVE AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

  • Passengers who do not follow biosafety protocols will be denied entry to the country or may be sanctioned in accordance with Panamanian laws.

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  • The use of surgical masks is required at all times, except in the following cases:

    • Moments where the identification of the traveler is required in security and migration controls, always respecting the social distancing of 2 meters.

    • Babies two years old or younger.

    • Passengers with respiratory illness, other than COVID that prevents them from breathing with a mask.

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Note: In the case of people with a disease other than COVID, which prevents them from breathing with the surgical mask, they must use a face shield and present a medical certificate indicating the disease they suffer and the medical recommendation that they should not use said personal protective equipment. .

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Masks must be in optimal condition and must be used correctly. Damp, dirty, or damaged masks should be replaced as soon as possible.

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  • Passengers must maintain a physical distance of at least two (2) meters in the airport facilities.

  • Travelers are subject to temperature controls upon entering the airport.

  • If they have elevated body temperature or related symptoms, they will be subjected to a rapid COVID test and / or additional health examinations, to define the necessary measures to take.

    • Passengers will be placed in isolation until results are obtained.

    • If the results are positive, the passenger will be quarantined in a local hotel designated by the Ministry of Health.

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  • The Ministry of Health could conduct randomized rapid tests at any time.

  • The same requirements established above will be applicable to visitors arriving on private flights.

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