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10% Ordinary Personnel Visa (Personal Extranjero 10% Personal Ordinario)
VisasPanama10% Ordinary Personnel Visa (Personal Extranjero 10% Personal Ordinario)
PanamaPanama•North America
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10% Ordinary Personnel Visa (Personal Extranjero 10% Personal Ordinario)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

3-4 months

Application Fee

1,050 USD

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Work permit for foreign employees hired under the 10% quota for ordinary personnel in private companies.

This visa allows private companies to hire foreign personnel within the legal 10% quota for ordinary staff. It grants provisional residency for two years, after which the holder may transition to permanent residency. Applicants must meet specific salary thresholds and provide comprehensive documentation.

Fee Breakdown

National Treasury
250 USD
Repatriation Deposit
800 USD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Employment contract (refrendado by MITRADEL)

Company's operation notice (Aviso de Operación)

Proof of social security

Criminal record

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Employment contract (refrendado by MITRADEL)

Company's operation notice (Aviso de Operación)

Proof of social security

Criminal record

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Work authorization included

Worth Knowing

  • Strict salary and quota requirements
  • Long processing time
  • Salary below $850/month
  • Exceeding 10% payroll quota

Application Process

1

Verify company quota

2

Obtain MITRADEL contract endorsement

3

Submit residency application to SNM

4

Pay fees

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