Vias required for Panama Canal transit?

[Ben998]

Hello,
As a UK national, do I need to get a visa for Panama for transiting the canal? I have read from some sources that I need a visa and other sources make no mention of it.

Thanks in advance,
Ben

 

[dratsea]

No

Panama Visa Requirements

 

[Sea Devil]

pretty simple place to get clearance - just sail in - park up within the marked anchorage - that's important as they have big ships maneuvering around the area and if you are outside - even by a bit, they will tow you away and charge you..

The others waiting will tell you how it all works or go to my web site which has all the panama details on transiting..

 

[BruceDanforth]

I didn't need a visa when I was there in 2004.

 

[Ben998]

Great, thanks very much. Panama here I come!

 

[Sea Devil]

have a great transit.. you can do the 'formalities' yourself - no problem ask at the yacht club how to start.. hire the warps from the yacht club and enjoy.. I went through once as a line handler and then in my own boat... The Pacific is more wonderful than you can imagine.