Panama: a journey up to 90 days does not require a visa and is not taxed

Pacific landscapes and beauty of the Caribbean sea, picturesque mountain slopes with a healing climate, untouched by the civilization of the jungle, paradise archipelagoes - all attracts travelers from around the world. And although recreation in Panama among Russians does not use such popularity as in, this country deserves the attention of our compatriots. Moreover, since 2014, Russians may come here without unnecessary bureaucratic wires - Panaman authorities unilaterally introduced visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation. And since 2015, and Panamans for a visit to Russia also do not need an entry document.

A visa-free entrance

The trip will save time and money, because in 2019 the visa to Panama is not needed if the journey wears tourist, business or transit nature and will last less than 90 days.

Going on holidays in this country, Russian travelers must prepare only the main set of documents:

  • Passport with "stock" 3 months;
  • Back tickets to Russia or third state;
  • Financial guarantees ($ 50 per day, but not less than 500 dollars for all journey for one tourist). Cash, bank statements, Treaty Cheki will be suitable as confirmation of material consistency.

After checking the documents, the passport is stamped with the entry date. From it and the countdown begins, which can be held in Panama. Exceeding the permissible period of visa-free residence in the state is punished with a fine of $ 50 for each overdue month. What is important, the violator will not be released from the country until the penalty is paid.

How to get?

There is no direct air traffic between Russia and Panama. Therefore, you need to take care of a transit visa to countries where a transplantation will be performed. Flight is carried out by several airlines:

  1. Air France with docking in Paris;
  2. KLM transplant in Amsterdam;
  3. Aeroflot - Washington or Los Angeles;
  4. Iberia - Madrid;
  5. Lufthansa - Frankfrurt am Main.

For Russians, the most convenient option is to purchase flight tickets KLM, LUFTHANSA and IBERIA. Then you can not worry about receiving Schengen transit visas. But it is worth keeping in mind that with this option, the passenger has the right to leave the airport transit zone and go out into the city.

If there is an American visa, then you can use more profitable at the cost of Aeroflot and purchase a ticket with a transfer to Washington or Los Angeles.

Obtaining a visa in the embassy

Russians visit Panama in visa-free purposes only on tourist purposes, in the case of business or private visits, transit. In all other situations, including for employment and long-term training, a visa to Panama opens.

To do this, prepare a set of papers:

  • Acting passport, the document must have "stock" at 3 months.
  • Two photos of 3x4 cm.
  • Flights to both sides.
  • Questionnaire in English or Spanish with the applicant's signature (issued in place).
  • Book hotels with confirmation. For a private trip - an invitation from the resident of Panama (wedge in the city hall at the place of residence of the host).
  • Help from the employer (indicated by company details, salary, position).
  • Students provide a certificate from the educational institution.

For kids

If a children's visa is scheduled, a separate set of papers is prepared on a minor, additionally applied:

  1. Birth certificate;
  2. Notarized consent to departure from the Russian Federation from the remaining parent or from both parents, if the child accompanies the third party.

We remind you that children over 14 can leave Russia only on a personal foreign passport, under 14 years old - fit into the document Mom or Pope.

Important moment: On the border you need to provide the original consent to the departure of the child from the Russian Federation with the Spanish translation. If you make consent from the second parent, it is not possible (because of its absence, death, deprivation of parental rights, and so on), then a document confirming this fact is needed.

Procedure for registration

Prepared Paper The applicant transfers Panama's Consular Division. The application is considered for 3-7 days. For opening a visa takes a collection of 75 dollars. Reception of documents is conducted from 09.00 to 12.00 hours.

Medical insurance

Polis is not included in the set of mandatory documents. However, it is recommended to take care of obtaining a medstrashka before the trip to avoid unnecessary financial spending in case of illness or injury.

Visits for a visit to the state are not required, but when visiting some regions Panama has risks for health. It is advisable to make a vaccination from malaria if accommodation is planned in the provinces bordering. With a long stay in Dereyne, Kula Yane, Colon is recommended to vaccinate against yellow fever. When visiting the jungle there is a threat of bite wild animals, so we need an ads against rabies.

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