Panamá City Travel Forum

Tourist Card or Stamped VISA?
Posted: Tue March 10, 2009 06:23 PM UTC

I am a USA citizen and will spend 42 days as a tourist in Panama (April 1, 2009 to May 12, 2009) Does anyone know if I can get an extension on the 30-day Tourist Card at Tocumen Airport when I arrive so I can stay the full 42 days? Does it cost extra? Or, do I have to go to a government office to do this? Again, does it cost extra? (Where do I go?)

Or, do I have to get a Stamped Visa ($135.00 Ouch!) from the Panamanian Consulate before I leave the United States?

Or, what happens if I show up at the airport when I leave with a Tourist Card that expired 12 days ago?

Thank you so much for any help!

RaBear

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Re: Tourist Card or Stamped VISA?
Posted: Tue March 10, 2009 07:39 PM UTC

Have you thought of visiting Colombia or Costa Rica in that time? You could then start a new 30 day visit.

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YVRDave

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Re: Tourist Card or Stamped VISA?
Posted: Wed March 25, 2009 09:00 PM UTC

Whatever you do, you have to renew your tourist visa after 30 days, they may let you stay another 30 for $10. You have to go to Immigracion and waste a day there. If you just overstay, they will fine you $50. Take your pick.

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bilgeez

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Re: Tourist Card or Stamped VISA?
Posted: Sat April 11, 2009 09:56 PM UTC

You can stay in panama for a full 90 days with a tourist visa card you received at the airport. If you overstay the 90 days they charge you 60 dollars for the next 30 days,dont know after that.

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soflo

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Re: Tourist Card or Stamped VISA?
Posted: Tue August 11, 2009 07:00 AM UTC

Im not sure the exact answer to the question. But I found this article which may help answer some more of your questions

http://bankabletravel.com/retire-or-move-abroad-to-panama-the-paradise-for-wildlife-an-excellent-culture-and-low-cost-of-living/

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