🇵🇦 Is Panama safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Panama: 25 diplomatic missions from 25 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Panama
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Passport must be valid for more than 3 months; damaged passports are systematically rejected at entry
- Proof of onward ticket required for both air and land entry (including from Costa Rica)
- Must show over $500 USD in cash or a bank letter stamped and signed by your bank showing that balance
- Simple bank statements and credit card balances are not accepted as proof of funds
Risk areas and situations
- Health alert active in Panama, Panama Oeste and Colon regions due to a spike in dengue fever cases
Health
- Panama's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue alert; take strict measures to avoid mosquito bites in affected regions
Emergency numbers in Panama
Embassies and consulates in Panama
25 diplomatic missions from 25 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Ancón |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Panama City |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | Panama City |
…and 13 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Panama is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Panama safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Panama is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Panama?
The general emergency number in Panama is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Panama?
Telcomia tracks 25 diplomatic missions from 25 countries in Panama, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.