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Are you a foreign worker and would like to work in Panama?
Are you a foreign worker and would like to work in Panama?
If you know of a company that wants to hire you in Panama and still has a percentage available to fill positions based on 10% foreign personnel, you have the opportunity to apply for this visa to work and live in Panama.
This residence permit offers you the possibility of applying for permanent residence in Panama after two (2) years. It is available to you as a foreigner, regardless of your nationality.
If you earn a salary of no less than B/.850.00 or the equivalent in US dollars (USD) per month, this is your opportunity to obtain a Provisional Permanent Residence Permit for Foreign Personnel Hired by Private Companies within the 10% quota for Ordinary Personnel.
FAQs Category 10% Foreign Visa
FAQs Category 10% Foreign Visa
Cost of applying for a residence permit under the 10% category
Cost of applying for a residence permit under the 10% category
The price for applying for a Residence Permit under the 10% category consists of expenses (notary, registration, stamps, transaction, transportation, certificates, proof of kinship, SNM registration, etc., including processing card, residence card, and multiple-entry visa) and legal fees.
The total cost is US$2,099.00. Below is a breakdown of the price:
Expenses:
Total expenses for applicants without dependents are US$499.00. Breakdown below:
National Migration Service expenses: US$324.00 (three hundred and twenty-four US dollars).
Transaction fees: US$60.00 (sixty US dollars).
Mitradel fees: US$115.00 (one hundred and fifteen US dollars).
Legal fees:
The total cost of legal fees for an applicant without dependents is US$ 1,600.00. Breakdown below:
Residence permit: US$ 1,200.00 (one thousand two hundred US dollars) for applicants without dependents.
Work permit: US$ 400.00 (four hundred US dollars) for applicants without dependents.
The total cost does not include the payment of:
Check payable to the National Treasury directly per applicant and dependent: US$ 250.00 (two hundred and fifty US dollars).
Check payable to the National Immigration Service per applicant and dependent: US$ 800.00 (eight hundred US dollars).
Requirements for applying for a visa under the 10% category
Requirements for applying for a visa under the 10% category
The requirements for applying for a visa under the 10% category are as follows:
Power of attorney and application through a lawyer (notary public).
Three (3) passport-size photographs with the face uncovered of the professional or technician for whom the permit is being requested.
Complete copy of the passport certified by a Panamanian notary public. A copy accompanied by certification from the diplomatic representation accredited in the country or from the corresponding authority in the place of issue will also be valid.
Certificate of criminal record from the country of origin or residence. There are cases in which this type of document does not exist in the applicant's country of origin. In this case, the interested party must provide a certification from a diplomatic agent or consular agent from their country of origin accredited in the Republic of Panama. This certification must confirm the non-existence of such a certificate in the applicant's country of origin.
Health certificate issued by a qualified professional within three months prior to the submission of the application (we can help you with this).
Certified check for a total of B/250.00 payable to the National Treasury for the fees for the application for this immigration category.
Certified check for a total of B/800.00 payable to the Panamanian National Immigration Service as a repatriation deposit.
Affidavit form with personal details.
Employment contract endorsed by the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development in favor of the applicant.
Letter of employment on company letterhead or corporate paper, signed by the company's legal representative. This document must contain:
Position to be held by the applicant.
Salary to be earned by the applicant.
Copy of the Notice of Operation of the company for which the applicant will work.
Simple copy of the certificate of validity of the company where the applicant will work, issued by the Public Registry.
Work permit.
Proof of affiliation with the Social Security Fund, with a copy of the card (for the first application).
National tax clearance certificate from the company that will employ the applicant.
Pay a total of B/.50.00 for the Migration Card.
In the case of dependents:
Letter of responsibility.
Proof of kinship.
Proof of address.
Those over 18 years of age must present a certificate of single status and certified studies.
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