It is essential if you wish to work in the country that you apply for and obtain a work permit in Panama and this will only be granted if your potential employer can prove that the work cannot be done by a qualified Panamanian.
You must apply for the Work Permit in Panama through the Ministry of Labor and apply for a resident Visa through the Immigration office and are valid for one year
A work permit is bound to one contract, so each time you change work you have to start the application procedure all over again.
If your employer doesn’t provide you with an attorney and immigration visa and Ministry of Labor processing services, you will have to hire a competent immigration attorney who knows Panama labor laws.
All foreign documents submitted to the authorities must have been authenticated in the country of origin.
Keep in mind if you get a Pensionado visa, you are not permitted to work. By getting that visa, you are declaring to Panama that you are retired.
Application Requirements for Work Permit in Panama:
- The Panama Work Permit application must be filed by an attorney.
- Letter of responsibility issued by the future employer in Panama.
- Original and two (2) copies of the future full-time Employment Contract.
- Certificate of School Records and Professional Experience, legalized either by a Panama Consul or by the internationally recognized Apostille.
- Eight (8) photos, passport sized.
Presidential Executive Decree 343 issued in May of 2012 will provide easier and faster permanent residency visas along with work permits for citizens of 50 “friends of Panama” nations. This decree awaits rules and regulations to be issued by the Immigration and Ministry of Labor in order to process applications.
In conclusion, there are 11 ways to obtain Panama work permits. You must use a competent attorney when applying for a Panama work permit. Prosperity awaits you in Panama.
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