Pensionardo and obtaining a Panamanian drivers licence

paulthepom

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Member since 29 November 2016

Panama

paulthepom

02 July 2021 21:31:29

paulthepom

02 July 2021 21:31:29

Panama

Hi
I have a UK licence and I am looking at getting a Panamanian licence. Any advice please

many thanks
Paul

marascot

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Member since 28 March 2011

coronado

marascot

15 September 2021 21:32:47

marascot

15 September 2021 21:32:47

coronado

This information may not be current. It's been 2 years two years since we last visited. My Panamanian license was only good for 2 years. It's was a bit of a hassle to get the license. A medical exam may be required...we paid at the DMV ..no exam really. I was able to use my US driver's license for 90 days. It seems to me that you need to have a Pensionado card before getting the license.

Getting the Pensionado card was a rather long process. Probably need to go through a Panamanian lawyer to get the card. There are some good lawyers in Panama.

More info is available on this forum.

Hopefully, someone with more current information will update my comments.

Cheers,
Tony

Dennis Melton

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Member since 07 July 2021

Dennis Melton

15 September 2021 22:59:35

Dennis Melton

15 September 2021 22:59:35

The current procedure is available at:

https://www.sertracen.com.pa/homologaci … de-panama/

My understanding is that a medical exam is only required if the applicant is 70 or older and their licenses are $20 and only good for two years.

If under 70 the fee is $40 and it is good for four years.

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