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Resolution No. 27942 of August 1st, 2025 (hereinafter the “Resolution”), published in the Official Gazette on September 30th, 2025, approves the guidelines for processing safe-conducts for Panamanian nationals traveling to the Republic of Costa Rica, under the following provisions
Scope of Application
- The request can only be processed in the provinces of Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro.
- It applies solely to land travel
Deadline and Requirements for Requesting the safe-conducts
- The request must be submitted at least three (3) business days prior to travel.
- If the applicant cannot appear in person, a third party may complete the procedure with a notarized authorization.
Collective safe-conducts
- If more than 20 people are traveling, the required advance timeframe must be consulted beforehand.
- A list containing the information of all travelers must be submitted.
- An adult may handle the application with a notarized authorization.
Safe-conducts for Minors
- Traveling with both parents: no exit authorization is required.
- Traveling with one parent: a notarized authorization from the non-traveling parent is required.
- Traveling with a third party: notarized authorization from both parents is required.
Validity of the safe-conduct
- The safe-conduct will be valid for eight (8) calendar days from the date of issuance.
Cost of safe-conduct
- The processing fee for the safe-conduct is five dollars (US$5.00).
This Resolution entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette, that is, as of September 30th, 2025.
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