On the occasion of the World Youth Day (WYD), the Government of the country has modified the immigration requirements in Panama to facilitate the assistance of pilgrims and participants of the event.
World Youth Day (WYD) is a great religious and cultural event that gathers young people from all over the world every three years, with the aim of making the message of Christ known to the young people of today and to create an open and convivial environment to share and reflect together on the fundamental issues of existence.
Detailed immigration requirements in Panama for admission:
It was detailed that among the entry requirements that foreigners must meet are:
- Enter by officially authorized land, sea or air migratory posts.
2. Present, at the request of the immigration authority, their passport or travel document with a minimum of three months of validity. In the event that the entry visa is required, it must be equally valid.
3. Allow interviews by the competent authorities at the time of entry or exit, your biometric data and records are valid on site and that your baggage and personal documents are inspected and verified.
4. Not have entry impediment.
5. The presentation of the economic solvency is excepted to those registered in the WYD Panama 2019, whenever the certificate of participation is presented.
6. Have a return ticket to your country of origin or residence, when the migratory category requires it.
Visa requirements
In addition, they must meet the following requirements for visas:
1. Certificate of participation
2. Tourist visa form
3. Full passport (with a minimum of three months of validity from the entry to Panama)
4. Confirmed flight itinerary
5. Photograph, copy of identification document or residence card of the country where you have your address.
On another note, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has established a series of indications regarding vaccines, based on the list of epidemic outbreaks reported by the Pan American Health Organization, which must be complied with by all pilgrims, volunteers and foreign participant, according to their country of origin:
- Yellow fever: African Continent and Brazil.
2. Measles: United States of America, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Italy, Spain, Greece and China.
3. Diphtheria: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
According to the Ministry of Health, this information will be updated if new outbreaks are registered in other countries.
If you need more information regarding the immigration requirements in Panama, contact us.
