Panama: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Check route conditions, demonstrations and current regional travel warnings.
Einreise und Visa
British visitors arriving by land or air can normally stay visa-free for up to 3 months; sea arrivals have separate rules. Keep onward travel, accommodation and financial evidence ready, and obtain an entry stamp.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: UK guidance for visitors: 6 months beyond departure and one blank page. US guidance differs; confirm nationality-specific rules.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, transito.gob.pa ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- Both balboa and US dollars are official currencies. Cards are common in cities; carry cash for rural areas and some resorts.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.state.gov ↗, transito.gob.pa ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Smoking and vaping are prohibited in public places.
- Do not bring cannabis or CBD products across the border.
- Carry identification; police usually accept a printed passport copy.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, transito.gob.pa ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Kleidung: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, transito.gob.pa ↗
Klima
Warm year-round. The tourism authority describes a dry season from December to April and a wetter green season during the rest of the year; conditions vary by region.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: generally drier; check local conditions
- Februar: Feb: generally drier; check local conditions
- März: Mar: generally drier; check local conditions
- April: Apr: generally drier; check local conditions
- Mai: May: wetter green season; check road and trail conditions
- Juni: Jun: wetter green season; check road and trail conditions
- Juli: Jul: wetter green season; check road and trail conditions
- August: Aug: wetter green season; check road and trail conditions
- September: Sep: wetter green season; check road and trail conditions
- Oktober: Oct: wetter green season; check road and trail conditions
- November: Nov: wetter green season; check road and trail conditions
- Dezember: Dec: generally drier; check local conditions
Beste Reisezeit: December-April is generally drier; regional and mountain conditions vary.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: tourismpanama.com ↗
Was einpacken
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Wasser: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Versicherung: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, transito.gob.pa ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.