PanamaWork permit for foreign employees hired under the 10% quota for ordinary personnel in private companies.
PanamaEmployer-sponsored work visa for supervisory, managerial, and technical expert roles, subject to the 15% trusted personnel quota per company
PanamaSpecial work visa for foreign nationals employed by the Panama Canal Authority in operational, technical, or administrative roles
PanamaTemporary residency for investors putting $60,000+ into agriculture or aquaculture projects approved by the Ministry of Agricultural Development, renewable for up to 6 years
PanamaResidency for entrepreneurs investing at least $160,000 in a legitimate new business and hiring a minimum of 5 Panamanian employees
PanamaWork visa for artists, musicians, athletes, and entertainers performing single events or limited engagements in Panama.
PanamaResidency for spouses, children under 25 (if studying), disabled relatives, and parents of Panamanian permanent or temporary residents of 2+ years
PanamaShort-stay non-resident visa for foreign remote workers earning USD 36,000+ from abroad; valid 9 months, extendable once to 18 months total.
PanamaVisa for accredited diplomatic and consular agents, foreign officials of international missions, and personnel of international or intergovernmental organizations
PanamaFor foreign nationals employed as domestic workers (e.g., cleaners, nannies, gardeners, drivers).
PanamaWork visa for employees of multinational manufacturing and services companies (Empresas Multinacionales de Manufactura) operating in Panama, quota-exempt
PanamaPermanent residency for investors establishing export-oriented businesses in designated free trade zones with minimum 10-year land rental agreements
PanamaResidency for citizens of 50+ designated countries who establish economic ties through employment, real estate purchase ($200,000+), or bank deposit in Panama
PanamaPermanent residency for investors making large-scale investments ($160,000+ in company equity) in projects generating significant employment
PanamaWork visa for a single foreign employee at small businesses with 3-10 Panamanian workers, requiring minimum $1,000/month salary
PanamaResidency for foreign spouses of Panamanian citizens, with 2-year provisional period including home visits before permanent residency eligibility
PanamaPanamaPermanent residency for foreign professionals holding validated university degrees in fields not restricted to Panamanian nationals
PanamaImmediate permanent residency for Italian citizens who demonstrate economic ties to Panama through property ownership, business incorporation, or employment
PanamaResidency for foreign parents of Panamanian-born children, available after the child reaches age 5 with a 2-year provisional period
PanamaPermanent residency for retirees receiving a lifetime government or institutional pension of at least $1,000/month, with extensive senior discounts
PanamaPanamaPermanent residency for retirees who open a certificate of deposit at Banco Nacional generating $850/month in interest income
PanamaFast-track permanent residency (30 days) for high-net-worth investors with $300,000+ in real estate, $500,000+ in securities, or $750,000+ in bank deposits
PanamaResidency through investment in authorized reforestation projects — $100,000 for temporary or $350,000 for immediate permanent residency on 5+ hectares
PanamaResidency for religious personnel including Catholic and Orthodox clergy, pastors, rabbis, ministers, and leaders of recognized religious denominations serving in Panama
PanamaThis permit is available to individuals who have been officially recognized as refugees by the National Commission for Refugee Protection (CONARE) in Panama.
PanamaWork visa for employees of multinational companies with regional headquarters (Sede de Empresa Multinacional) in Panama, exempt from foreign worker quotas
PanamaResidency for individuals investing $300,000+ in Panamanian real estate, bank CD, or combination thereof, with optional work permit
PanamaPanamaPanamaPanamaPanamaPanamaTemporary residency for foreigners enrolled at accredited Panamanian educational institutions, renewable annually for up to 6 years, with optional part-time work permit since 2023
PanamaShort-term entry permit for visitors, with stays ranging from 30 to 180 days depending on nationality
PanamaVisa for foreign nationals passing through Panama en route to another destination
PanamaWork permit for foreign personnel employed by aviation companies operating in Panama.
PanamaFor foreign seafarers entering Panama to join a vessel with an international navigation license.
PanamaPanamaShort-term visa for academic researchers, scientists, and visiting scholars conducting research in Panama.