Boca Chica (Panama) - Clearance

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Read Panama Formalities for detailed information on procedures for clearing into and out of Panama.

While this is not an official port of entry, it is possible to arrange for officials from Pedregal to be transported to Boca Chica and arrange check-in/check-out.

Contact Agent Carlos at whatsapp +507 6600-6191.

Carlos charges $120 in agent fees to coordinate communicating, hosting, and transporting the Pedregal officials here for clearance.

There are four officials: Port Captain, Health inspector (entry and exit), Customs (entry and exit), and Immigration.

The biggest challenge for cruisers here is the several day delay for the cruising permit.

Last updated:  March 2020

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  1. February 26, 2020 at 4:09 PM
    svSingularity says:

    It is possible to check in/out of Panama at Boca Chica. The officials can come from Pedregal with an additional fee.
    The fees for our vessel with two pax were $167 on a holiday. This was $67 for the sanitation/health inspection and $50 each for two of the other officials. Four officials in total (port captain, health, customs, and immigration).
    The cruising permit is $185.
    The health and customs officials had to go out to the boat for the inspection.

    Everything was handled very expeditiously and professionally. Less than an hour for the full process.

    POC in Boca Chica is Carlos Moorings.
    Carlos cell/whatsapp: +507 6600-6191

    No problem entering anchorage at a mid-tide via waypoints in the sv Sarana guide. Lowest points at mid-tide ~14ft.