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Old 08-06-2021, 10:25   #1
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Panama Visa requirements

I have found researching Pnamanian visa requirements for various crew to be difficult with confusing online information. US or Schengen passport holders, as usual, have an easy time not requiring visas for entry, but here is one example I am researching for an upcoming transit January 2022: I have a Philippino crewmember. Like with most countries, Philippinos are treated like lepers and have the harshest visa requirements, but considering Panama's "passageway to the world" situation it is a shame that they require a "Stamped Visa" which has a very complicated application process as far as I can tell, including a flight ticket which is ridiculous considering we are entering and leaving by boat!

QUESTIONS:
Do any of you have experience with this?
Have any if you just pre$ented without visas that are required and wangled your way in anyway?
Considering shipping with Panamanian crews - is it possible for crew to enter if they stay with the ship without a visa (like professional shipping)?
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Old 08-06-2021, 12:40   #2
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Re: Panama Visa requirements

Have you tried contacting Panama immigration?
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Old 08-06-2021, 13:28   #3
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Re: Panama Visa requirements

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Have you tried contacting Panama immigration?
Nope.
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Old 08-06-2021, 13:47   #4
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Nope.
The direct source is usually the most accurate. Unless someone here has cleared in recently w Filipino crew.

I live in Panama, and have cleared in/out many times, but never w Filipino crew.
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