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Panama travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Panama with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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Time difference | UK -5 hours |
Language(s) | Spanish |
Currency | Panamanian Balboa, United States Dollar |
Electricity | A + B plug (120V) |
Driving side | Right |
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The Panama weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Panama City.
Panama travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Panama from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Panama - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Panama - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Panama - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Panama - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Panama - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Panama - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Panama.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Panama travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Panama with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Panama - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Panama - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Panama - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Panama, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Panama covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Panama with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Panama - Ministry of Health, Republic of Panama
- Coronavirus timeline in Panama - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Panama - Tourism Authority of Panama
Panama travel features
Do you want to learn more about Panama? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Panama.
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Panama FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Panama including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Panama due to Covid-19?
Panama is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Panama.
Check out Ministry of Health, Republic of Panama for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Panama?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Panama. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Panama and the UK?
The time difference between Panama and the UK is UK time-5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Panama?
The main language spoken in Panama is Spanish.
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What is the currency in Panama?
The currency in Panama is the Panamanian Balboa (PAB) and the United States Dollar (USD).
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Which plugs are used in Panama?
Panama uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Panama?
They drive on the right side of the road in Panama.
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