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PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS Straw or hay packing in lift-vans, narcotics, ammunition, or firearms. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS PANAMANIANS Panamanian Citizen returning to the country, after having lived abroad for a lapse of time of no less than two years, can import free of tax all their used household goods and personal effects. FOREIGNERS Every foreigner
coming to live in DIPLOMATS All diplomats and Public Officials entering the country with a diplomatic or official passport or those who come with a contract from the Panamanian Government have franchise privilege, and will not be subject to the usual inspection or examination of the household goods. SPECIAL PROVISIONAL VISA (Visa de visitante Temporal Especial) Businessmen whose source of income does not originate in the Republic of Panama, and who earn US$ 1,000.00 or above per month, can apply for this visa, and he, as well as his family, can receive the following benefits:
The personal
effects of business coming to reside in AUTOMOBILE REQUIREMENTS / RESTRICTIONS Panamanian
customs laws state that all automobiles coming to
The documents that are needed to clear the auto are the following: � Original OBL (not legalised). The OBL must specify the ocean freight charge for the auto. � Original certificate of ownership. � Original commercial invoice or purchase invoice. � Pollution certificate. |
Important: This information is intended for general guidance and all T.I.M.N. members are entitled to reproduce this information and any contributions are welcomed. T.I.M.N. cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use. As such it is advisable to contact the nearest customs office for Republic of Panama for full and current information prior to importation. |