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Panama Travel Guide

Panama City Capital
USD Currency
Spanish Language
+507 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview U.s. Citizens Do Not Need A Visa For Stays Up To 180 Days. Other Nationalities Should Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Tourist card
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Taxi scams
  • Street scams

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 104
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping Generally Around 10% In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Public Spaces.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Illegal Drugs.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
AH-blas een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-BLAR des-PAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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