US Consulate working hours

PANAMA. As of July 20, 2009, to accommodate new U. S. Embassy work hours, the Consular Section services will be offered during the following hours: American Citizen Services Unit: Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon and 1:30 p. m. - 3:30 p. m Wednesday: 8:00 a. m. – 12:00 noon. Friday: 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.

The ACS Unit closes Wednesday afternoons for administrative processing and on local and U.S. holidays and Friday afternoons. Email: Panama-ACS@state.gov

Federal Benefits Unit: Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Federal Benefits Unit closes Wednesday afternoons for administrative processing and on local and U.S. holidays and Friday afternoons.

Email: Panama-FBU@state.gov

Visas: Interviews for Nonimmigrant visas (NIV) and Immigrant Visas (IV) are by appointment. To make an appointment, contact the Banco General at telephone number: 800-5000. Please apply at least six weeks prior to your scheduled departure.

CHANGE TO BUSINESS HOURS: Hours will change from Wednesday afternoons to Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Applicants should be prepared to present proof as to the nature of their urgent travel.

STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITORS: Applications from Students and Exchange Visitors will be accepted from to Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

For more information on student and cultural exchange visa applications, you may write to our e-mail address: Panama-Visas@state.gov For other inquiries concerning Nonimmigrant Visas, see other pages.