Temporary residence visa for foreigners hired by companies under the marrakech agreement

This visa can be requested by foreigners entering the country to work in companies with fewer than ten (10) Panamanian employees under Law No. 26104 Digital Official Gazette, Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 20 21 Marrakech Agreement, adopted by the Republic of Panama through Law 23 of 1997. The foreign worker must demonstrate a minimum monthly salary of USD 1,000.00.

Requirements for Temporary 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 the extension, the above requirements must be submitted, excluding the Certificate of Criminal Record, CSS affiliation proof, and checks.

The validity of temporary resident visas under the Marrakech Agreement will be for annual periods, up to a total of six (6) applications.

Requirements for the work permit:

Once obtaining this Marrakech residence visa, it will be mandatory to obtain the work permit for a migrant worker hired by a micro or small employer (MIPE) from the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development, for the approval of your application by the National Immigration Service.

To apply for this work permit with the Ministry of Labor, you must meet the following requirements:

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.

This work permit, once approved, will be granted for a period of one year and can be renewed for additional one-year periods, up to a maximum of 10 renewals.