One year is the period given for 80 thousand foreigners who reside in Panama to change their ID card (cedula) for a new document. Foreigners must go to the Immigration Department after August 26 to start the process. The new ID will be completely different to the cedula of Panamanians, so they can be distinguished clearly.

There will be an increase in prices for all the processes, explained as an inflation cost. Tayra Barsallo, sub director of Immigration, explains that the costs have not been raised in 47 years.

For example, every foreigner must pay after August 26, $250 instead of $100. Repatriation expenses deposits will be raised from $500 to $800.

Tourists continue to come to Panama. During the first semester of the year 771,376 tourists arrived, which means a 12.2% increase on the same period last year according to the Panamanian Institute of Tourism (IPAT).

Tocumen International airport experience a growth of 25.3% of visitors compared to the same period last year. Around 15 international airlines operate from this airport. Paso Canoas, on the Costa Rican border, received a growth of 19.1%. In contrast, marine entry decreased by 18.2%.Tourists continue to come to Panama. During the first semester of the year 771,376 tourists arrived, which means a 12.2% increase on the same period last year according to the Panamanian Institute of Tourism (IPAT).