How to send a letter to Panama

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Panama

Sending post to Panama
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcodes used in some areas; not mandatory on all mail.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle y numero, barrio/distrito
LOCALIDAD
PANAMA
Example
Juan Perez
Calle 50 No 123, Bella Vista
PANAMA CITY
PANAMA
More examples
Apartado (P.O. Box):
Maria Gomez
Apartado 12345
PANAMA CITY
PANAMA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcodes used in some areas; not mandatory on all mail.
Language
Spanish; uppercase locality for international mail.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
8-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Include district/barrio where relevant.
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