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Balboa (Flamenco / La Playita): clearing in by boat

Port of entry of Panama.

Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).

Services

CustomsImmigrationHarbour office

Clearing out possible here

Good to know

Pacific side; visas at Diablo Heights immigration.

Offices to visit

In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.

  1. AMP, douane et santé – Flamenco Marina

    Harbour officeCustomsHealth

    Flamenco Marina, Isla Flamenco, Calzada de Amador, Panamá

    Opening hours : Annoncé 24 h/24 (heures supplémentaires hors 7h-15h en semaine)

    VHF : 12

    Per a 2011 report, AMP, customs and health officials work at Flamenco Marina; Flamenco Signal monitors VHF 12/16. Pre-register with AMP 48 h before arrival.

    Directions

  2. Migración – bureau principal de Diablo (Diablo Heights)

    Immigration

    Diablo Heights, près du Supermercado El Rey, à l'étage au-dessus d'un Mercado Gourmet, Balboa, Panamá

    The branch stamp from Balboa Yacht Club or Flamenco is valid only 72 h: go to Diablo for the visa (2013 info).

  3. Autoridad Marítima de Panamá – bureau du port de Balboa

    Harbour office

    Port à conteneurs de Balboa (entrée « Panama Ports Company, S.A. »), Balboa, Panamá

    Opening hours : 7h-15h lun-ven, 7h-12h le week-end (heures sup. au-delà)

    Unsigned building in the heart of the container port; ask for directions. The zarpe is paid there ("Recibo de Mercancía" window).

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Sources

This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.