--- title: "#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_MigrationAlert: New Regulations in Response to the Increase of Cuban Nationals Entering Panama" description: New Regulations image: https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/hubfs/1562.jpg --- [![BDS blanco ingles](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BDS%20blanco%20ingles.png?width=100&height=50&name=BDS%20blanco%20ingles.png "BDS blanco ingles")](https://www.bdsasesores.com) - [Team](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/team/) - [Services](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/services/) - Blog - [Labor Law](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog) - [Corporate Law](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/apriori-blog?hsLang=en-us) - [Store](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/tienda/) - [Contact](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/contact/) - English - [English](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/blog?hsLang=en-us) - [Español](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/blog?hsLang=es-cr) ![](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Theme-Delight%20BDS%20Asesores/images/logo-BDS-blanco-jul25.png?width=200&name=logo-BDS-blanco-jul25.png) ##### Dec 17, 2024 5:21:15 PM ##### 1 min. read # #Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_MigrationAlert: New Regulations in Response to the Increase of Cuban Nationals Entering Panama Due to the significant rise in the number of **Cuban nationals** entering the Republic of Panama—whether transiting to a third country or returning to their home country—it has become necessary to strengthen the applicable regulations to **mitigate** the likelihood of **illegal stays** in Panama. In response to this situation, Panama has found it essential to further amend **Executive Decree No. 162 of December 2022**, which established the transit visa requirement for Cuban nationals traveling through Panama. These amendments have been introduced through **Executive Decree No. 195 of October 25, 2024.** The latest amendments to Panama’s transit regulations for Cuban nationals will **remain in effect until July 31, 2025.** Given the economic situation in Cuba, other countries in the region have also implemented similar measures. Panama is not exempt from this reality. In the same vein, **Executive Decree No. 196 of October 28, 2024**, modifies entry requirements for individuals whose admission to Panama depends on holding a visa from another country or an authorized visa. Cuban nationals requiring an authorized visa for entry into Panama may be admitted if they hold a valid visa issued by one of the following countries: - Canada - United States of America - Commonwealth of Australia - Republic of Korea - State of Japan - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Republic of Singapore - Any member state of the European Union If you are planning to visit the Republic of Panama or arrange the transfer of any of your employees, we strongly recommend conducting a prior verification to ensure compliance with the entry requirements established by Panama, based on the nationality of each individual.   [![I have a question](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6302490/b09e136c-59db-46ae-bb16-f7b6bb7d7ffa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6302490/b09e136c-59db-46ae-bb16-f7b6bb7d7ffa) [« Volver](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/blog?hsLang=en-us) [Human Resources](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog/tag/human-resources), [Labor Law](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog/tag/labor-law), [Legal Talent Hub](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog/tag/legal-talent-hub), [Littler Latin America](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog/tag/littler-latin-america) ## Otros artículos #### #Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_Article: Panama: A Residential Destination for Retired and Pensioned Foreign Nationals Panama has positioned itself as a top destination for foreign **retirees and pensioners** seeking a... #### #Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_Article: Panama: A Strategic Hub for Global Talent and Investment The Republic of Panama is more than just a geographical bridge connecting two oceans. 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