REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR FOREIGN PERSONNEL PERMIT HIRED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OR AUTONOMOUS ENTITIES OR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS
A foreigner who enters the country to provide services may request this permit. as personnel hired by the national government or by autonomous entities or semi-autonomous.
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. Employment Contract endorsed by the Comptroller General of the Republic or copy of the Official Gazette in which the published contract appears.
10. Proof of affiliation from the Social Security Fund, with a copy of the card.
REQUIREMENTS TO REQUEST EXTENSION OF STAFF PERMIT FOREIGN HIRED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OR ENTITIES AUTONOMOUS OR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS
In case of extension, the previous requirements will be presented with the exception of the Criminal Record Certificate and checks. Additionally, you must provide the following:
1. Certification from the Social Security Fund that certifies the payment of nine (9) consecutive installments, without prejudice to the fact that the entity has changed governmental.
2. Last check book issued by the State,
3. Work letter issued by the Comptroller General of the Republic or by the government entity where you work.
LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of Panama, Decree Law No. 3 of 22 February 20 08, Executive Decree No. 320 08 August 2008 items 68, 69 and 70, as modified by Executive Order 26 of 02 of March 2009. Law 38 by 2000.