Panama Electronic Affidavit

Q: What is the Panama Electronic Affidavit?

The Panama Electronic Affidavit is the official electronic sworn statement travellers submit before travel — it collects passport, flight and accommodation details and any health or customs declarations. Apply online and receive a QR code by email to show at check-in and immigration. Apply for your Panama Electronic Affidavit now .

Q: Who needs the Panama Electronic Affidavit?

Most travellers who will clear Panama immigration must submit the affidavit before departure. Exemptions include Panamanian nationals, diplomatic passport holders, crew on duty and transit passengers who remain airside. See general entry guidance at pa.usembassy.gov and our country page: Panama visa information .

Q: What happens if I arrive without a valid affidavit?

Arriving without the electronic affidavit causes delays — airlines may deny boarding at departure and immigration will require completion before clearance, which can lead to missed connections or transfers. Complete it in advance to avoid disruptions and check airline rules at check-in.

Q: Can I edit or correct my application after submission?

Yes — small corrections (typos in passport number, flight details) are often possible via the official guidance channels. Contact DoVisa support immediately if you need an edit and retain your original confirmation until changes are final.

Q: Is a departure Panama Electronic Affidavit also required?

No — there is not a separate outbound affidavit for departures. Panamanian authorities and airlines generally require the inbound sworn affidavit at check-in before boarding for entry; confirm any carrier-specific rules with your airline.

Q: Which airports and seaports accept this document?

Present the confirmation at immigration at any Panama port of entry. Main international airports include Tocumen International Airport (PTY), Panamá Pacífico (BLB) and Río Hato (RIH); Enrique Malek International Airport in David is also an international arrival point. Seaports and other entry points accept the QR confirmation when you clear immigration.

Q: Can I apply from my mobile phone?

Yes — the application can be completed on a mobile device. Use a stable connection and have your passport MRZ, flight and accommodation details ready. For guided help and verification, use DoVisa and save the QR email offline before travel. Start your application .

Q: How far in advance should I apply?

Submit the affidavit shortly before travel — the common practice is to apply within 72 hours of departure, but check airline requirements which sometimes request the QR at check-in earlier. We recommend applying 24–72 hours before your flight to allow time for corrections. Apply now .

Q: What is the step-by-step application process?

The process: 1) Enter passport MRZ and personal details; 2) Add flight, seat and accommodation information; 3) Upload any required health documents (e.g., yellow fever certificate) if applicable; 4) Submit and save the emailed QR code. If you use DoVisa, support will review before final submission.

Q: Do children need their own Panama Electronic Affidavit?

Yes — every traveller, including infants and children, requires a separate submission. A parent or guardian completes the affidavit for minors and should carry each child's passport and any supporting documents at immigration.

Complete your Panama Electronic Affidavit online before travel — get QR confirmation by email and speed through check-in and immigration.

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What Is the Panama Electronic Affidavit?

The Panama Electronic Affidavit is the mandatory online traveller sworn statement required by Panamanian authorities for most incoming passengers. Introduced during the 2020 pandemic-era border measures and retained as a digital arrival process, the affidavit replaced older paper-based health and customs forms at check-in and immigration. The affidavit collects personal data, flight and accommodation details, and any health or customs declarations needed by immigration officials.

Applications are completed through official information pages maintained by Panamanian authorities and embassy guidance (see the U.S. Embassy advisory linked below) or via DoVisa for a guided submission. After you apply and submit your details, you receive an electronic confirmation (email) and a QR code you can show to your airline at departure and to immigration officers on arrival at Panama ports of entry. The typical turnaround depends on how quickly you supply accurate passport MRZ data and travel information.

Although the affidavit is mandatory for entry processing, it is not a visa — it is an entry declaration that complements passport, visa (if required), onward ticket and proof of funds. Recent policy updates have refined transit and high‑risk country rules (see the U.S. Embassy guidance) and clarified that yellow fever certificates are required only when arriving from or transiting through endemic countries. The affidavit does not replace any visa required under Panama immigration law.

For full Panama entry guidance see Panama visa information and official advisories such as the U.S. Embassy page at pa.usembassy.gov. When you're ready, Apply for your Panama Electronic Affidavit now.

Who Needs the Panama Electronic Affidavit?

Who Needs It

All foreign nationals who will clear Panama arrival immigration must submit the affidavit before travel
Tourist and business visitors who will disembark the aircraft and pass through immigration
Children and minors — each traveler needs their own submission; a parent or guardian completes the form for minors
Returning Panamanian nationals entering the country

Who Is Exempt

Panamanian nationals
Diplomatic and official passport holders on accredited government business
Airline and vessel crew members on active official duty
Transit passengers who remain airside and do not clear Panama immigration

Panama Entry Requirements & Restrictions

Passport Validity

Your passport should have at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from Panama. Carry a return or onward ticket and any valid visa required for your nationality. See Travel.State.Gov.

Vaccination Requirements

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required only if you are arriving from or transiting through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Follow CDC guidance for regional vaccination advice: CDC — Panama.

Customs & Prohibited Items

Panama prohibits and restricts certain imports — including firearms and ammunition, illegal narcotics, counterfeit currency/materials and items subject to quarantine. Panama has also restricted the sale and import of vaping and heated tobacco products. See official import guidance at trade.gov.

Currency Declaration

Large cash movements must be declared — U.S. authorities note a the applicable reporting threshold for currency entering or leaving Panama. Carry proof of funds or bank statements if requested by immigration. See the U.S. Embassy advisory for details: pa.usembassy.gov.

Travel Insurance & Health

Travel insurance is recommended — medical facilities can be limited outside Panama City and evacuation may be required for serious conditions. Stay up to date with routine vaccines and seek advice for malaria and dengue risk areas via the CDC.

Travel Tips for Panama Visitors

Panama straddles Central and South America and is best known for the Panama Canal and tropical biodiversity. Most international arrivals come through Tocumen International Airport (PTY) outside Panama City; other international entry points include Panamá Pacífico (BLB) and Río Hato (RIH). Enrique Malek International Airport in David is also a common gateway for western Panama.

Currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB). US dollars (USD) are legal tender and widely accepted — carry small USD bills for convenience.
Language: Spanish is the official language; English is commonly spoken in Panama City, tourism areas and major hotels.
Time zone: GMT‑5 year‑round (no daylight saving).
Best time to visit: Dry season is December to April — expect more sun and higher rates; May–November is wetter with lower prices.
Local laws: It is mandatory to carry identification; drug offences are treated severely and photography of some official buildings is restricted.
Transit & connections: If you have a short transit and remain in the international transit area you usually do not need to clear immigration; otherwise complete the affidavit before boarding.
Airport transfers: Book transfers in advance — Tocumen (PTY) is ~25–30 km from central Panama City and traffic can be heavy during peak hours.
Protect valuables: Petty theft is the most common crime in tourist zones — use hotel safes and avoid displaying expensive items.

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Mariana G.Feb 10, 2026

"Needed the Panama Electronic Affidavit before a family trip. Submitted the details and got the QR email the same day — airline checked it at departure and immigration at Tocumen (PTY) scanned it on arrival."

Carlos R.Jan 25, 2026

"Applied on my phone while waiting at the gate. The guided form helped with passport MRZ fields and the confirmation email included the QR code — check-in at my departure airport was smooth."

Sofia M.Dec 18, 2025

"The Panama Electronic Affidavit was quick — DoVisa flagged a typo in my passport number before submission and corrected it. Immigration at Río Hato (RIH) was fast because we had the QR ready."

Liam B.Nov 5, 2025

"Support helped when my yellow fever certificate needed uploading — once the document was attached the confirmation arrived. Good reminders about declaring currency and restricted items."

Priya K.Sep 14, 2025

"Form was straightforward but one accommodation field was unclear for a split stay. Support replied quickly; final QR code arrived in my inbox before boarding."

Daniel O.Aug 1, 2025

"Used the service for a business trip to Panama City. The affidavit email included clear instructions for check-in and immigration — worth the time saved at Tocumen."

Aisha H.Jul 22, 2025

"Super fast — I completed the form for a last‑minute trip and had the QR in under an hour. Airline accepted it at check-in and immigration scanned it on arrival."

Mateo S.Jun 11, 2025

"Photo upload was finicky and I had to resize twice, but customer support helped. Declared cash as requested and entry went smoothly at Panamá Pacífico (BLB)."

Hana L.May 3, 2025

"Minor delay: confirmation arrived later than expected but still before travel. Had to show printed QR at immigration — overall OK after support intervention."

Tomás V.Apr 30, 2025

"Family trip made easy — completed affidavits for everyone, saved QR codes to our phones and breezed through the immigration queue at Tocumen. Helpful guidance on yellow fever rules."

Mariana G.Feb 10, 2026

Carlos R.Jan 25, 2026

"Applied on my phone while waiting at the gate. The guided form helped with passport MRZ fields and the confirmation email included the QR code — check-in at my departure airport was smooth."

Sofia M.Dec 18, 2025

"The Panama Electronic Affidavit was quick — DoVisa flagged a typo in my passport number before submission and corrected it. Immigration at Río Hato (RIH) was fast because we had the QR ready."