US consulate and embassy alter their hours

US Consulate changes
its working hours

As of July 20, 2009, to accommodate new US 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 US 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 US 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 on this website. Specific inquiries not covered by this website on visa matters may be sent via email: Panama-visas@state.gov

US EMBASSY CHANGES WORKING HOURS

As of July 20, 2009, the US Embassy in Panama working hours will be:

Monday thru Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

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