Student Visa
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Student Visa

Study Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

100 USD

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Temporary residence permit for international students pursuing studies at accredited Panamanian institutions. Renewable annually for up to 6 years.

The student visa allows international students to pursue studies at accredited universities and educational institutions in Panama. Since April 2023, degree-level students can also apply for work authorization to conduct internships or part-time work.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Savings

5,000 USD

Personal

Passport Validity

18 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Education

High School or higher

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity

Letter of acceptance

From accredited Panamanian institution, apostilled

Proof of funds

Bank statements or financial support letter

Health insurance

International or Panamanian health insurance

Certificate of good conduct

Clean criminal record from country of residence

Passport photos

Recent color photos

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Advantages

  • Renewable for up to 6 years
  • Access to work permit for internships and part-time employment
  • Allows full-time study
  • Can lead to professional visa after graduation

Considerations

  • Requires acceptance to accredited institution
  • Must maintain student status
  • Health insurance mandatory
  • No direct path to residency

Application Process

1

Obtain acceptance letter

From accredited Panamanian university or school

2

Gather required documents

Prepare passport, acceptance letter, proof of funds, health insurance, criminal record

3

Submit visa application

At Panamanian consulate or immigration office

4

Pay visa fee

$100 USD application fee

5

Receive visa

Visa issued for 1 year of study

Application Forms

Student Visa Application Form

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