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. For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada in Panama, in Panama City, and follow the instructions. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes that occur in Panama.
You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge or familiarity with the region, and other factors. There are currently no officially reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 (or coronavirus) infections in Panama. The risk of developing diarrhea in travelers increases when traveling to regions with poor levels of hygiene and sanitation. Entry restrictions for people who have been in the United Kingdom, South Africa, India or South America within 15 days of their arrival in Panama.
Certain types of activities can increase the chances of 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. These are the individual notices published by other countries about the destination Panama from the perspective of travelers. The Australian government increased its current warning for Panama to 5.0 (from 5.0) compared to the previous rating of 4.0 (+1.0). The quality of care varies greatly in public hospitals across the country, which are limited outside the Panama City.
The police can arrest minors who are alone outside late at night in Panama City if the police believe they are involved in suspicious activity. Panamanian law only requires access to new or remodeled public buildings for people with disabilities, which applies to new construction. Driving in Panama is often dangerous and difficult due to heavy traffic, unruly driving habits, poorly maintained streets, and a dearth of effective traffic signs and signals. If your child was wrongfully taken to Panama or is being detained in Panama, and if the applicable conditions are met, you can request the return of your child to the Panamanian court.
Travelers visiting regions at risk of typhoid fever, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitary conditions, should talk to a health professional about vaccination.
