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RSC · 05-27-2008

Hello all,
I'm in Panama for three months (began May 5th - ending July 25th) interning without pay. My understanding was that I'm okay with the $5 "tourist card" I was given when I arrived in Panama. However, other people are telling me that I'm definitely going to need to get a visa for the remaining two months. The tourist card basically says that it's a 30-day card, with possible extensions to 60 or 90 days. Anyone have any idea how all this works? Is there a huge penalty if I get caught without a visa (i.e. Jail or enormous fine)? Any help is greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance.

05-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
RSC Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Visa Hello all, I'm in Panama for three months (began May 5th - ending July 25th) interning without pay. My understanding was that I'm okay with the $5 "tourist card" I was given when I arrived in Panama. However, other people are telling me that I'm definitely going to need to get a visa for the remaining two months. The tourist card basically says that it's a 30-day card, with possible extensions to 60 or 90 days. Anyone have any idea how all this works? Is there a huge penalty if I get caught without a visa (i.e. Jail or enormous fine)? Any help is greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance.