A work permit for humanitarian reasons must be requested before the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development of Panama. In order to obtain a work authorization, the following requirements must be met: Power of Attorney granted to a Panamanian attorney or law firm and Application Resolution issued by the National…
In Panama, the entity in charge of issuing criminal record certificates is the National Police of Panama. It is mandatory for the person to visit the police station to request their criminal record certificate. If the document is to be used abroad, the criminal record certificate must specify that it…
Panama is a country with a pleasant climate, beautiful landscapes and a very stable economy. If you are thinking of moving to Panama and enrolling in an elementary school, high school or university in Panama, you should take into account that your academic documents must be legalized or apostilled in…
Citizens of the countries below are elegible for this type of residence permit: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Federal Republic of Germany Republic of Argentina Confederation of Australia Republic of Korea Republic of Austria Federative Republic of Brazil Kingdom of Belgium Canada Kingdom of Spain United States…
The requirements to renew a permanent resident card issued by the Panama Electoral Tribunal are as follows: Request an appointment online Visit the Panama Electoral Tribunal office and bring your permanent resident card with you Pay US$75.00 Processing time: 3-4 business days approximately This application can filed before the Panama…
The rights of victims are special guarantees granted to those who have suffered harm as a result of crime and serious human rights violations. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, without distinction of nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any…
Temporary permit for educational purposes This type of immigration permit is issued to a foreigner who wishes to study on a full-time basis in Panama. He/she can pursue studies at the primary, secondary or tertiary levels in a private or public educational institution that is recognized by the Panamanian Ministry…
Panama Judicial Branch The Administration of Justice is free, expeditious, and uninterrupted. The pleadings and action of all Court proceedings shall be recorded on simple paper, and shall not be subject to any tax. Vacations of the Justices, Judges or Judicial Branch employees shall not interrupt the continuous functioning of…
Regular people The requirements to obtain a Panamanian passport for the first time are the following: Panama birth certificate and proof of payment of stamp duty Valid national identity card in original. Without this document the application cannot be processed Cost: US$100.00 Panama Passport Renewal Valid national identity card…
A written employment contract must include: Name, nationality, age, sex, marital status, domicile and identification card number of the parties. When the employer is a legal entity, its name or corporate name, its domicile, the name of its legal representative, and its registration data in the public registry office must…
