Panama to provide free insurance for travellers

Panama is launching Tourist Insurance an initiative that the Panama Tourism Authority states 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. Gloria De León, Panama’s Minister of Tourism, stated that every international visitor entering through participating airports will have access to free medical coverage during their first 10 days of stay with no additional paperwork.

Tourist Insurance includes medical and hospital care for accidents or non-preexisting 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. If assistance is required tourists can contact the Tourist Assistance Center available 24/7 in Spanish, English, Portuguese and French.

Gloria De León, Panama’s Minister of Tourism, shared: “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.”