Panama Introduces No-Cost Tourist Medical Insurance for International Travellers

Panamá is launching Tourist Insurance, an initiative that reinforces the country’s commitment to providing care and support to international visitors from the moment they arrive.

Funded by the state through the Panamá Tourism Authority, 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  Panamá to feel supported from the moment they arrive in the country,” said Gloria De León, Panama’s Minister of Tourism.

“That is why every international visitor entering through our participating airports will have access to free medical coverage during their first ten 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.” 

A Commitment to Destination Competitiveness

Tourist Insurance is part of the National Government’s strategy to strengthen  Panamá’s competitiveness as an international tourism destination.

To activate the program, the Cabinet Council approved a credit of up to B/. 3,500,000.00 in favor of the Panamá Tourism Authority (ATP), allocated to implement the policy, whose administration was awarded to Compañía Internacional de Seguros, S.A.

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  Panamá.
• 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 should contact the Tourist Assistance Center, available 24/7 in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French:

• WhatsApp: +1 305 722 5824
• Phone: +507 840 4585
• Email: seguroalturista@iseguros.com

Coverage is valid throughout Panamá and does not have differentiated plans: all eligible visitors receive the same policy.

Full details regarding coverage, terms, conditions, and exclusions are available here.