U.S. citizens may enter Panama with a passport or a certified copy of
a U.S. birth certificate and an official picture I.D., (e.g. driver’s
license) and a Tourist Card purchased for US$ 5.00 from an airline serving
Panama. The Tourist Card is valid for 90 days and may be extended for
another 90-day period. The following are three types of Visas available
to businesspersons wishing to spend extended periods of time in Panama:

* Inversionista (Investor): A minimum of US$ 100,000 must be invested
and US$ 600 must be deposited in advance (US$ 500 with the Ministry of
Government and Justice and US$ 100 with the Ministry of Economy and
Finance).
* Visa de Visitante Temporal (Temporary Visitor’s Visa): For
executives or technicians working with a company in Panama for a limited
time. The Visa is valid for one year and is renewable.
* Temporal Especial
(Working Permit): For professional or skilled personnel transferred from
an overseas office to work in Panama temporarily. The applicant must
prove his earnings will come from outside of Panama. The Visa is valid
from three to six months.

There is a USD$ 20.00 departure tax on leaving
the country.