Preventive shelters for foreigners who are in breach of Panama’s immigration legislation

Preventive shelters for foreigners who are in breach of Panama’s immigration legislation

The National Migration Service of Panama will establish short-term preventive shelters designed to house, under the institution’s orders, foreigners who have violated immigration laws. The regulations will outline the operation of these preventive shelters, along with minimum standards and services, ensuring respect for human rights. Only individuals over eighteen years…

Immigration Categories in Panama

Immigration Categories in Panama

According to Panama’s immigration regulations, these are the migration categories: Classification Foreigners entering Panama can do so under the following migration categories: Non-resident Temporary resident Permanent resident Foreigners under Panama’s protection The Executive Branch will regulate immigration categories and subcategories, the procedure, form, and conditions under which permits and visas…

Deportation and Expulsion of Foreigners from Panama

Deportation and Expulsion of Foreigners from Panama

The National Migration Service of Panama will deport and order the prohibition of entry into Panamanian territory for foreigners under the following circumstances: Entering the country irregularly, except for exceptions established in special laws Remaining undocumented or irregular in Panamanian territory Engaging in conduct contrary to morals and good customs…

Voluntary Return from Panama

Voluntary Return from Panama

According to the immigration regulations in the Republic of Panama, the irregular immigrant who requests voluntary return to their country of origin or residence will have to pay a fine of fifty US dollars for each month in which they have remained in this condition. Additionally, an entry ban shall…