Panama updates vaccination rules for incoming travelers

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) issued a decree on Wednesday, February 16 establishing that travelers entering the country must have the full vaccination schedule against Covid-19 or at least two doses.

“Any traveler who enters the national territory by air, land or sea, using commercial or private means, must have the complete schedule or at least two doses of the vaccine against the SARS-CoV2 virus, which causes the known contagious infectious disease. such as Covid-19, according to the national vaccination program approved by their country of origin or provenance”, says the decree.

It is explained that to comply with the requirement, the traveler must digitally register proof of vaccination prior to the trip or physically present the immunization card at the entry point of the country.

In the case of travelers who are not vaccinated or have not received at least two doses against the new coronavirus, in accordance with the immunization program of their country of origin or provenance, they are required to present a Covid-19 test ( PCR or antigen) with a negative result of up to 72 hours of validity. or carry it out at their cost at the port of entry.

Since January 28, Panama considers the three doses against the virus as a complete vaccination scheme but this will take effect from February 20.