Panoramica
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City is the headquarters of the U.S. Mission to Panama, overseeing a partnership centered on the security of the Panama Canal and regional stability. The mission's priorities include counter-narcotics and law enforcement cooperation, promoting U.S. trade and investment, and collaborating on migration issues. The historical ties and the Canal's strategic importance make this a key relationship in Central America.Leggi di piùMostra meno
Servizi Visto
The embassy processes a full range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. It handles a high volume of applications for business and tourism, as well as visas for crew members of ships transiting the Canal. The visa section is essential for the strong commercial and family ties between the U.S. and Panama.
Servizi Consolari
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit provides a full range of services to the large and growing community of U.S. citizens in Panama, which includes many retirees, business professionals, and dual nationals. Services include passport renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notarial acts.
Supporto Commerciale ed Esportazione
The U.S. Commercial Service promotes U.S. exports to Panama, leveraging the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. It focuses on sectors like logistics, infrastructure, and consumer goods. It helps U.S. companies take advantage of Panama's role as a regional trade hub.
Opportunità di Investimento
The embassy actively promotes U.S. investment in Panama, particularly in the logistics, infrastructure, and tourism sectors. It also encourages Panamanian investment in the U.S. through the SelectUSA program.
Supporto alle Imprese
The embassy's Economic Section analyzes the Panamanian economy and advocates for U.S. businesses. It works with the Panamanian government on issues of financial transparency, intellectual property, and investment climate.
Programmi Culturali ed Educativi
The Public Affairs section manages cultural and educational programs that strengthen U.S.-Panamanian ties. It supports exchanges that connect students, entrepreneurs, and future leaders.
Informazioni sugli Appuntamenti
Appointments are mandatory for all routine consular services, including visa interviews and ACS. All appointments must be scheduled online via the embassy's website.
Note Speciali
The embassy is located in the Clayton area, a former U.S. military base. The location itself is a symbol of the long and complex history between the United States and Panama, which was centered on the Canal Zone for much of the 20th century.