MESSAGE TO U.S. CITIZENS - U.S. Embassy/Consular Section Closing due to Holidays and Training

Reply To:	Price Peterson <price@haciendaesmeralda.com>

 

DATE:              February 14, 2012

 

SUBJECT:        MESSAGE TO U.S. CITIZENS – U.S. Embassy/Consular Section Closing due to Holidays and Training

 

The U.S. Embassy Panama will be closed on Monday February 20, 2012, in observance of the United States holiday President’s Day, and Tuesday February 21, 2012, in observance of the Panamanian holiday Carnival Day.  We will reopen with normal working hours on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

 

In addition, the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section will be closed on Wednesday February 29, 2012, due to training.  There will be no visa, federal benefits, passport/services to American citizens, or notary services provided that day.  If you are an American Citizen and have an emergency, please contact the Embassy at 207-7000 and they will put you in contact with the appropriate officer.

 

 

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FECHA:           14 de febrero de 2012

 

ASUNTO:        MENSAJE PARA CIUDADANOS ESTADOUNIDENSES:  Cierre de Embajada y Sección Consular de los Estados Unidos Debido a Días Feriados y Entrenamiento

 

La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Panamá permanecerá cerrada el día lunes 20 de febrero de 2012, en conmemoración del Día de los Presidentes, festividad norteamericana, y el martes 21 de febrero de 2012, conmemorando la celebración del Martes de Carnaval.  Volveremos a abrir nuestras puertas en horario regular de trabajo el día miércoles, 22 de febrero de 2012.

 

Adicionalmente, la Sección Consular de la Embajada de los Estados Unidos permanecerá cerrada el día miércoles 29 de febrero de 2012, debido a entrenamiento.  Ese día no se prestarán servicios de visa, beneficios federales, pasaportes u otros servicios a ciudadanos americanos ni servicios notariales.  Si usted es un ciudadano americano y tiene una emergencia, por favor llame a la Embajada al 207-7000, y ellos le pondrán en contacto con el oficial adecuado para atenderle.

 

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For updated information on the security situation in Panama, please contact the American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy at (011)-507-207-7030.  The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in Clayton, Building 783, in the Clayton section of Panama.  The Embassy web site is http://panama.usembassy.gov/  and e-mails should be addressed to Panama-ACS@state.gov.   The after-hours and emergency phone numbers are (011)-507-207-7000 or (011)-507- 207-7200.

 

For up-to-date information on security, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov.   Further information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Panama are encouraged to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in case of an emergency.

 

 

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