Panama Flag Protocol & Etiquette: Display, Use and Legal Rules
A practical guide to Panama’s official rules for displaying, handling and reproducing the national flag.
Where is the flag officially displayed?
Panamanian guidance requires the national flag to be flown on public buildings and establishes rules for Panamanian-registered vessels and ships operating in Panamanian jurisdiction.
Rules for vessels and the Panama Canal
Ships entering Panamanian jurisdiction or transiting the Panama Canal are subject to national flag-display requirements under Panamanian rules and maritime practice.
Respectful use
The flag should be displayed in its official proportions and colors and treated as a protected national symbol rather than as ordinary decorative fabric.
Alterations and reproductions
Official national-symbols guidance regulates dimensions, colors and acceptable reproduction. For institutional, commercial or ceremonial uses, the current official manual should be consulted.
Panama flag protocol FAQ
What is the official Panama flag ratio?
2:3.
Must public buildings fly the flag?
Yes, official guidance provides for regular display on public buildings.
Are vessels covered by flag rules?
Yes. Panamanian-registered vessels and ships entering national jurisdiction or transiting the Canal are subject to display requirements.
Panama Ministry of Government — National Flag
