REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
PROVISIONAL RESIDENT PERMIT AS A FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL (PPT-PROF)
The professional foreigner may apply for this permit, as long as said profession is not limited by the Constitution of the Republic of Panama or by Law to Panamanian nationals by birth or naturalization.
1. Power of Attorney (notarized) and Request. The power of attorney must contain the name and nationality of the applicant's parents.
2. Three (3) photographs.
3. Duly verified copy of the passport (Notarized or Authenticated corresponding).
4. Criminal Record Certificate.
5. Health Certificate.
6. Certified check for B/.250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
7. Certified Check for B/.800.00 in favor of the National Immigration Service.
8. Affidavit of Personal History Form.
9. Copy of the university diploma or degree, bachelor's, master's or doctorate duly apostilled or authenticated (if the diploma is Panamanian or must have the seal of a faithful copy of its original from the university.
10. Foreign diploma must provide the approval certification.
PERMANENT RESIDENT PERMIT AS A FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL (PRP-PROF)
To request permanence, the above requirements will be submitted with the exception of the Criminal Record Certificate and the Check. LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Decree Executive 804 of 09 of October 2012, Decree Law 3 of 22 of February 2008, regulated by Executive Decree 320 of 08 of August 2008. 38 Law of 2000.