Immigration News - Recent Developments, Visa exemption, Panama Panama | Visa-exemption policy expanded Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) November 11, 2024 The Panamanian government issued a law decree expanding visa-exempt status for certain foreign nationals. Key Points: Effective immediately, the decree allows any person of nationality from a visa-required country who holds a specific visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States or a European Union member state to now be granted visa-exempt status via a tourist visa. To qualify for the exemption, the visa must be a multiple-entry visa that is valid for at least six months at the time of entry and, in addition, must have been used previously in the granting state. Additional Information: The maximum stay is 30 days. Holders of a valid U.S. permanent residence card will also qualify for the visa exemption. Foreign nationals should be prepared to show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of US$500 upon entering and have a minimum of three months of passport validity and a round-trip ticket. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.