Panama is launching Tourist Insurance, an initiative that the Panama Tourism Authority (PTA) says reinforces the country’s commitment to providing care and support to international visitors from the moment they arrive. The benefit covers medical emergencies, transportation, and international repatriation and comes with no cost and no paperwork for visitors.
Funded by the State through the PTA, the benefit provides free coverage to foreign tourists and Panamanians residing abroad who legally enter the country. The policy applies during the first 10 days of their stay and is activated automatically upon receiving the immigration stamp, with no paperwork or additional costs for the traveller.
“We want those who visit Panama to feel supported from the moment they arrive in the country. That is why every international visitor entering through our participating airports will have access to free medical coverage during their first 10 days of stay, with no additional paperwork. This initiative reinforces our commitment to providing a safe, reliable, and high-quality experience for those who choose us as their destination,” said Gloria De León, Panama’s Minister of Tourism.
Tourist Insurance is part of the National Government’s strategy to strengthen Panama’s competitiveness as an international tourism destination.
Coverage for all eligible visitors
Tourist Insurance includes medical and hospital care for accidents or non-pre-existing illnesses, medical emergencies, medications, emergency dental care, medical evacuation, medical transportation, international repatriation, and administrative legal assistance in the event of theft or an accident. The coverage applies to all eligible individuals up to 86 years of age.
Benefits under the policy include:
- Accidental death
- Hospitalization and medical expenses resulting from injuries caused by accidents or illnesses contracted in Panama
- Emergency dental expenses
- Administrative legal assistance following an accident
- Assistance in the event of lost or stolen documents
- Medical transportation and international repatriation
If assistance is required, tourists can contact the Tourist Assistance Center, available 24/7 in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French as follows:
- WhatsApp: +1 305 722 5824
- Phone: +507 840 4585
- Email: seguroalturista@iseguros.com
Coverage is valid throughout Panama and does not have differentiated plans: all eligible visitors receive the same policy.
Full details regarding coverage, terms, conditions, and exclusions are available HERE.
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