Panama•North AmericaDomestic Worker Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for household staff including nannies, maids, cooks, gardeners, and butlers. Requires employer who is Panamanian resident.
The Domestic Worker Visa allows Panamanian residents to hire foreign household staff including nannies, housekeepers, gardeners, and other domestic employees.
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Requirements
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With blank page for visa
Passport photos
Recent passport-size photos
Certificate of good conduct
Police record from country of residence
Health certificate
Medical examination results
Sponsor Documents
Employer proof of residency
Proof employer has temporary or permanent residency in Panama
Employment agreement
Signed contract with household worker
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Advantages
- Renewable up to 5 years total
- Covers various household roles
- Employer-sponsored process
- Can live with employer family
Considerations
- Requires employer with residency
- Limited to household work
- Limited renewal period
- No pathway to independent residency
Application Process
Employer verification
Employer must be Panamanian resident (temporary or permanent)
Gather documentation
Prepare passport, criminal record, health certificate
Submit application
File through authorized immigration representative in Panama
Pay fees
Employer pays guarantee deposit and service fees
Receive visa
Domestic worker visa issued for 1 year
Application Forms
Domestic Worker Visa Application
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