Currently, there are no restrictions or requirements specific to COVID-19. We recommend caution when traveling to Panama. We have detected travel advisories from 4 sources for this specific country. The Australian government increased its current alert for Panama to 5.0 (from 5.0) compared to the previous rating of 4.0 (+1.0). Travelers arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission and travelers who have transited through the airport of a country at risk of yellow fever transmission must present an international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
It is recommended that all eligible travelers complete a series of COVID-19 vaccines along with any additional doses recommended in Canada before traveling. Panama, whose capital is Panama City, is a country in North America (Central America), slightly smaller than South Carolina (78,200 km²). It's recommended to do this 6 weeks before the trip, however, it's still a good idea anytime before you leave. Iaktta normal försiktighet - Var försiktig om du Rör dig i ränstrakten mellan Panama och Colombia.
If you have an emergency at sea or know of someone who is experiencing an emergency off the coast of Panama, contact Panamanian authorities. Certain types of activities can increase the chances of having contact with animals, such as traveling to rural or wooded areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves. Find out what types of insects are present where you are traveling, when they are most active and the symptoms of the diseases they transmit. The United States Department of State is currently advising U.S.
citizens to be more careful in Panama due to crime. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes that occur in Panama. There are currently no officially reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 (or coronavirus) infections in Panama. If you want to include information about travel warnings to Panama on your website or application, consult these tools. If you are traveling to the airport to pick up or drop someone off, also have a copy of that person's plane ticket or itinerary. Avoid traveling to areas beyond the city of Yaviza, in the province of Darién, to the border with Colombia, due to the extremely high level of violent crime.
The risk is higher among children, travelers who go to rural areas, travelers who visit friends and family, or those who travel for an extended period of time.
