One of the main questions when moving to another country to live or for business is knowing if there is some sort of official representation of the country of origin. In Central America, Panama has the most number of accredited representatives in the region.
56 embassies, 47 consulates and 2 representatives. If Panama can boast about one thing it is the amount of national accredited offices in the country. This provides security for all foreigners when faced with any situation since you will have official representation and will be able to complete all your procedures.
The ‘Isthmus’ currently has the most diplomatic missions in the region. Consequently the increased number of consulates allows foreign residents the peace of mind of, amongst many other things, of being able to:
- Renew or expedite passport and/or other official documents
- Request support from national authorities or request official information
- Assistance when faced with a catastrophe or emergency
- Visa or permit processes for foreign citizens
| Panamá | Costa Rica | Honduras | Guatemala | Nicaragua | |
| Embassies | 56 | 38 | 26 | 37 | 32 |
| Consulates | 47 | 44 | 56 | 43 | 32 |
| Others | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Find more information about the embassies and consulates in Panama at https://www.embassypages.com/panama_es
