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The Panama Temporary Residency Visa is designed for foreigners who wish to reside in the country for a limited period due to various reasons, such as employment, education, investment, family reunification, among others. This type of visa allows applicants to temporarily integrate into the economic and social life of Panama, contributing to its development while enjoying their stay in the country.
As an expert immigration law firm, Legalia Panama makes available to you all the available options and the application process to obtain a permanent residence visa in Panama.
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The Temporary Residence Visa is a permit that allows foreigners to reside in Panama for a limited period. This permit is intended for those who seek to settle temporarily in the country to work, invest, study, exercise religious activities, for humanitarian reasons or to reunite with relatives.
For employees hired by companies under the Marrakesh Agreement, facilitating their temporary mobility.
For these cases, a temporary residence visa is processed that allows the foreign worker to reside and work legally in the country. The company must comply with labor and immigration requirements, ensuring that the limit is not exceeded and that the employee is suitable. This visa is valid for one year and can be renewed as long as the employment relationship continues.
For this type of hiring, a temporary residence visa can be processed that allows the foreign worker to reside and perform their functions in the country legally. The company must demonstrate that the employee has the necessary skills and technical knowledge for the position and that he/she complies with current immigration and labor regulations. This visa is granted for one year and can be renewed as long as the employment relationship is maintained.
The Panama Digital Nomad Visa allows foreigners who work remotely for companies outside the country to temporarily reside in Panama while they continue their work. This visa, created to attract professionals who do not depend on a specific physical location, is granted for a period of 9 months, with the option to renew for another 9 months. Applicants must demonstrate minimum income and that their work activities are performed for foreign companies.
This visa is regulated by **Executive Decree No. 198 of May 7, 2021**, which establishes the legal framework for digital nomads in Panama.
The Panama Forest Investor Visa is aimed at those foreigners who wish to invest in government-approved reforestation projects. To qualify, the investor must allocate a minimum amount of investment in reforestation activities or commercial forest plantations. This visa allows you to obtain temporary residence in the country, initially for a period of one year, renewable as long as the investment is maintained and compliance with legal requirements is maintained.
It is an attractive option for those who seek to contribute to sustainable development and at the same time obtain migratory benefits.
The Panama Agricultural Investor Visa is available to foreigners who invest in agricultural activities within the country. The applicant must demonstrate a minimum investment in agricultural production projects approved by the corresponding authorities. This visa grants temporary residence for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of renewal depending on the development of the project.
The Agrarian Investor Visa fosters the growth of the agricultural sector and offers investors the opportunity to obtain migratory benefits while boosting rural development in Panama.
The Panama Pacific Area Workers’ Permit allows companies with less than 10 employees to hire foreign personnel. This visa grants temporary residence to the foreign worker to work legally in the company. Companies must comply with the immigration and labor requirements of the area, and the permit has an initial duration of one year, with the possibility of renewal as long as the employment relationship is maintained.
The visa for personnel hired in positions of trust, executives, experts and/or technicians in companies within Export Processing Zones allows foreigners to work in these roles within the special regime.
This visa grants temporary residency, initially for one year, and is renewable as long as the worker maintains his or her employment relationship and the company meets the requirements established by Panama’s immigration and labor legislation.
The visa for personnel hired as executives of international companies in Panama is intended for foreigners whose functions have an impact abroad. This permit allows the executive to temporarily reside in Panama while working for the international company, without affecting its operation in other countries.
The visa is granted for one year, with the option for renewal, and makes it easier for international executives to manage their global responsibilities from Panama, complying with the country’s immigration and labor requirements.
The Multinational Company Personnel Visa in Panama is intended for foreign employees hired by Headquarters of Multinational Companies (SEM) established in the country. This type of visa allows the worker to reside and work in Panama legally, performing functions that can have an impact both in the country and internationally.
The visa is granted for an initial period of one year, renewable, and offers tax and immigration benefits, facilitating the mobility and efficient operation of multinational companies from their headquarters in Panama.
Awarded to foreigners who wish to study in Panamanian educational institutions.
For professionals dedicated to research and science who collaborate with local institutions.
For employees hired by companies under the Marrakesh Agreement, facilitating their temporary mobility.
Offered to individuals involved in humanitarian assistance missions.
Aimed at employees of multinational companies with headquarters in Panama, facilitating their temporary stay.
The process of applying for a Panama permanent residency visa is meticulous and requires careful preparation of the necessary documentation. At Legalia Panama we can help you with the entire process you need to obtain your visa in order to save you time and money.
We specialize in immigration processes and offer personalized and professional advice to ensure a hassle-free experience.
We have a team of lawyers with extensive experience in immigration law and a thorough knowledge of Panamanian regulations.
Our commitment is to provide an efficient service tailored to the individual needs of each client, ensuring your peace of mind and success in the process of obtaining permanent residency in Panama.
