Provisional residence visa for foreigner hired by a company under 10% quota or 15% quota

This provisional residence visa is suitable for foreigners who have a promise of a work permit from a company in Panama and are covered by the company's ability to hire foreign labor within the specified percentages.

The provisional residence visa for 10% quota is for foreign workers in positions not considered positions of trust and receiving a minimum monthly income of eight hundred and fifty dollars ($. 850.00). The provisional residence visa for 15% quota is for foreign workers occupying positions of trust within the company, such as Managers, Supervisors, Administrators, Directors, etc.

Both residence visas are granted for a period of two years, and upon expiration, applicants may apply for a permanent residence permit with the right to a permanent resident card issued by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama.

Requirements for the provisional residence visa:

1. Powers of attorney and forms that we will provide for your signature.
2. Five (5) passport-sized photographs.
3. Copy of your passport's complete pages with a minimum validity of three months.
4. Criminal record certificate from the country of origin or residence, duly apostilled or authenticated at the Consulate of Panama in the country where it was issued.
5. Certificate of good health issued by a doctor in Panama.
6. Payment of B/.250.00 to the National Treasury for the right to migratory category. (Certified check)
7. Payment of B/.800.00 to the National Immigration Service for repatriation deposit. (Certified check)
8. Employment contract registered at the Ministry of Labor.
9. Company’s employment letter signed by the legal representative, stating position and salary.
10. Copy of the Company's Operating Notice.
11. Copy of the company's Public Registry certificate.
12. Copy of the resolution and card through which the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development approves your work permit.
13. Proof of affiliation to the Social Security (CSS) and copy of the card.
14. National Tax Clearance Certificate of the company.

To apply for permanent residence, the above requirements must be submitted, excluding the Certificate of Criminal Record, CSS affiliation proof, and checks.

Requirements for the work permit:

Upon obtaining this residence visa, it is mandatory to obtain a work permit from the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development for your application to be approved by the National Immigration Service.

To apply for the work permit based on authorized percentages according to the Labor Code at the Ministry of Labor, the following requirements must be met:

1. Complete the online registration process.
2. Powers of attorney that we will provide for your signature.
3. Certificate issued by the National Migration Service indicating the applicant's immigration status.
4. Copy of the main page of the passport.
5. Copy of the temporary card issued by the National Immigration Service.
6. Employment contract registered at the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development.
7. Copy of the Public Registry certificate of the hiring company.
8. Copy of the Operating notice of the hiring company.
9. Copy of the Social Security affiliation certificate.
10. Copy of the Social Security payroll and proof of payment of the last payroll.
11. In the case of companies with more than twenty employees on the payroll, a certification issued by a Panamanian Certified Public Accountant certifying payroll data must be provided.

This work permit, once approved, is granted for a period of two years, and can be renewed for three years per extension, up to a maximum of three extensions.