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The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

The U.S. Embassy in Panama is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will visit two locations in Panama to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about...

The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or...

Various groups are expected to begin demonstrations on April 28. These groups announced protests in Panama Oeste, Chepo, and Panama Central.

A twenty-four-hour nationwide strike beginning at 7AM on Friday, March 21, 2025 has been called by construction and teachers’ unions in response to social security reform law 163. As part of this action, it is expected...

On January 31, 2025, the CDC issued a updated Travel Health Notice (THN) regarding outbreaks of the Oropouche virus in the Darien province of Panama. Individuals are encouraged to review the notice prior to any travel t...

Several groups have called for demonstrations near the U.S. Embassy on December 24 in response to recent comments made by the U.S. President-elect regarding the Panama Canal.

December 20, 2024, marks the 35th anniversary of Operation Just Cause.  Historically on this date, demonstrations have occurred at various points throughout Panama City, including outside the U.S. Embassy in Clayton.

At 4 p.m. today, October 17, approximately 16 different groups will hold a demonstration in downtown Panama, beginning at Parque Porras and concluding at the Presidencia in Casco Viejo. The protest is expected to cause s...

Updated to reflect information on areas of civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime and potential for civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk.

President José Raúl Mulino announced on August 29, 2024 that curfews will be enforced from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM in the San Miguelito area of Panama City and Colón province. This is in response to rising number of homicide...

Two nationwide general strikes have been announced, the first beginning at 7AM on November 16 and ending at 7AM on November 17, and the second planned for November 20. The U.S. Embassy anticipates that extensive road cl...

Nationwide protests have continued in Panama in response to rising cost of living and gas prices, in some cases with reports of violence, damage, and/or more forceful police response. The U.S. Embassy Panama City remind...

In light of ongoing protest activity and insecurity in the city of Colón, U.S. Embassy Panama City is restricting Mission personnel from traveling to the city of Colón until further notice. Panamanian National Police (PN...

Reconsider travel to Panama due to COVID-19 quarantine requirements. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reissued with updates to health in...

Reconsider travel to Panama due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. The State Department has decreased the travel advisory level from 4 to 3.

Do not travel to Panama due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. The State Department has increased the Travel Advisory level from 3 to 4.

Demonstrations are expected to take place on December 20, 2021, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The group intends to protest on the 32nd anniversary of Operation Just Cause. Note – Access on and off the Embassy compound will be...

U.S. Embassy Panama reminds U.S. citizens in Panama to exercise increased caution due to crime. U.S. citizens are reminded to take appropriate precautions and raise your personal safety level of awareness to avoid kidnap...

Reconsider travel to Panama due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.