Panama

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Residence Visa (or letter from Registered Lawyer and copy of petition for Residence Visa, if Customer does not have one)
Work Permit (or certificate from attorney)
Passport (original)
Certificate of Change of Residence
Letter confirming employment
Detailed inventory (English or Spanish)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Household goods and personal effects duty-free for:
Foreigners with Residence Visa
Panamanians returning after two years abroad
Shipments must arrive within six months of Customer
All shipments inspected
Customs inspection, Customs charges and Customs Broker's charges all payable by Customer at time of clearance
Additional charges incurred for storage or customs delays will be for Customer's account

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

New items, alcohol, jewelry, coins

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Foodstuff and plants
Narcotics and drugs
Straw or hay packing in lift-vans
Firearms, weapons and ammunition

MOTOR VEHICLES

High duty payable by customer at approximately 27%-30% of CIF value
Customer and broker must process documentation and pay duties. Customs clearance process is lengthy and demurrage is likely.
Documents required:
Title
Original Passport
Bill of Sale
Original Certificate of Ownership
Pollution Certificate

PETS

Certificate of Health and Rabies Vaccination required
30 day quarantine period required