Panama Reopens Land Borders

The authorities decided to reopen the land borders to the transit of persons, who will be required to undergo a PCR or antigen test with a negative result for covid-19 within 48 hours of entering Panamanian territory.

Friday, January 29, 2021

In accordance with the provisions of Executive Decree No. 61 of January 8, 2021, issued by the Ministry of Health, the National Immigration Service announced the reopening of land borders for the entry and exit of nationals of the Republic of Panama, residents and foreigners who are in its territory, informed the National Immigration Service.

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The official statement dated January 29, 2021 states that "... the mentioned Executive Decree establishes the sanitary measures for nationals, residents and foreigners entering the country, while the state of National Sanitary Emergency is maintained.

Article two of this Executive Decree establishes that nationals of the Republic of Panama, residents and foreigners who intend to enter the national territory, must comply with the biosecurity measures recommended by the Ministry of Health, and present at the air, sea and land entries the certificate of swab test (PCR) or antigen, prior to entering the country, with a negative result to COVID-19 with a maximum of 48 hours.
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The National Immigration Service indicates that the provisions of the Executive Decree No. 61 of the Ministry of Health is in force since its promulgation in the Official Gazette No. 29193-C, of January 8, 2021, and under this provision, has proceeded with the reopening of land borders for entry and exit of nationals and foreigners residing in the country, concludes the statement.

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