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PANAMA – New Permit and Visa Extension Request Deadlines
January 30, 2024
National Immigration Service introduces new deadlines for requests to extend residence permits and visas.
Read MorePANAMA – Major Work Permit Changes
March 24, 2023
The government of Panama has announced a series of changes to its authorization of work permits. The changes took effect earlier this month.
Read MorePANAMA: Changes to Residence and Work Permit Rules [UPDATED]
June 14, 2019
On 28 May 2019, several Executive Decrees were enacted which modify work and residence permit rules and introduce new immigration categories allowing work.
Read MorePANAMA: Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit
May 13, 2019
Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).
Read MorePANAMA: Permanent Residence Now Available to SEM Employees
November 8, 2018
Following the enactment of Law 57 of 24 October 2018, employees of multinational headquarters (“Sedes de Empresas Multinacionales” or SEM) will be able to apply for permanent residence after five years of temporary residence, while continuing to work for the same company in Panama.
Read MorePANAMA: Stamped Visa for Nationals of Cuba, China, Dominican Republic, India and Venezuela Now Valid for up to Five Years
October 17, 2018
Effective 12 October 2018, in Panama, the multiple-entry stamped visa issued to nationals of Cuba, China, Dominican Republic, India and Venezuela is valid for up to five years.
Read MorePANAMA: Executive Decree Clarifies Basis for Cancelling Work Permits
June 7, 2018
The Ministry of Labour has published an executive decree setting out possible grounds for the cancellation of work permits. The national immigration authority has recently cancelled a number of residence permits issued to foreign nationals on the basis of fraudulent documentation.
Read MorePANAMA: Entry Rules Relaxed for Schengen Visa/EU Residence Holders and Indian Nationals
April 9, 2018
Effective 4th April 2018, valid Schengen visas and EU residence permits are again accepted for entry into Panama. Moreover, effective 1st June 2018 Indian nationals will be able to enter Panama with a stamped visa, rather than an authorized visa. The moves do not affect visa waiver nationals, including all nationals of EU countries, the […]
Read MorePANAMA: New Online Application for Travel Permits for Minors
April 2, 2018
Effective 1st April 2018, the National Immigration Authority will implement a mandatory online application process for travel permits for minors exiting the country with one or no parents. The introduction of the new system may cause delays. Who is affected? The new online system applies only to Panamanian nationals or residents who are minors and […]
Read MorePANAMA: Update – Work Permit Applicants Must Attend Ministry of Labour in Person
February 22, 2018
On 26th December 2017, the Ministry of Labour issued a decree requiring all work permit applicants to visit the Ministry in person for biometric registration before submitting any initial or renewal work permit application. The new registration system, which is expected to be implemented in January 2018, will include a scan of the applicant’s fingerprints […]
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