REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
Humanitarian Security Protection Permit (Decree No. 5 of March 13 of 2026 - PPSH) The Humanitarian Security Protection Permit is created, to which any person may opt. foreigner that, upon the entry into force of this Executive Decree, is irregular within of the national territory and has remained for a period of no less than one year in the country. In the In the event that the applicant has left the country during that year, he cannot have remained more than sixty consecutive days outside the national territory.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Power of attorney and request through legal representative.
2. Two passport-size photos, white or color background.
3. Complete copy of the passport duly notarized.
4. Proof of address of the applicant through one of the three (3) options:
a. Notarized lease contract (accompanied by a copy of the ID or tenant's passport)
b. Receipt of public services. (Electricity, water, Cable and Internet)
c. Certification of the Community Judge.
5. Duly authenticated criminal record certificate from your country of origin or apostilled, as the case may be.
6. Affidavit of personal history.
7. Health certificate issued by a qualified professional.
8. Copy of the migrant labor registry requested before the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development.
9. If the applicant is a minor, the notarized power must be granted by both parents or legal guardian, accompanied by the document that proves the relationship and the letter of responsibility duly authenticated or apostilled, as the case may be.
10. Certified or Management Check from the National Bank, in favor of the National Service of Immigration for an amount of B/.800.00 as repatriation.
11. Certified or Management Check from the National Bank, in favor of the National Service of Migration for an amount of B/.250.00 as a service migratory.
12. Payment in the amount of B/.100.00 for the license and multiple visa for the permit requested.
13. Certified or Management Check from the National Bank of Panama in favor of the Treasury National for an amount of one hundred balboas (B/.100.00), as a Permit for Work.