REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERMIT FOR FOREIGN WORKERS HIRED IN POSITIONS OF TRUST, AS EXECUTIVES, EXPERTS OR TECHNICIANS IN COMPANIES WITHIN FREE ZONES
Article 136: Foreign nationals hired in positions of trust, as executives, experts or technicians by companies authorized as promoters or operators of Export Processing Zones, or by companies established within those zones, may apply for this permit. They are subject to Law 25 of 1992.
1. Notarized power of attorney and application. The power of attorney must include the names and nationalities of the applicant’s parents.
2. Three (3) photographs.
3. Duly certified copy of the passport (notarized or authenticated, as applicable).
4. Criminal record certificate.
5. Health certificate.
6. Certified check for B/.250.00 payable to the National Treasury.
7. Certified check for B/.800.00 payable to the National Immigration Service.
8. Sworn personal background declaration form.
9. Certificate issued by the management of the Processing Zone confirming that the company, promoter or operator is established in the area.
10. Certificate issued by the promoter of the Processing Zone confirming the need for the permit, according to the study submitted by the company.
11. Company letter of responsibility confirming the applicant’s position and services, signed by its legal representative.
12. Work permit and copy of the permit card.
REQUIREMENTS TO EXTEND THIS PERMIT
To request an extension, submit the requirements stated in the preceding article, except the criminal record certificate and the checks. In addition, the applicant must submit:
1. A certificate from the Social Security Fund confirming payment of nine (9) consecutive contributions. LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of Panama, Law 25 of 1992, Decree-Law No. 3 of February 22, 2008; articles 136, 137, 138 and 139 of Executive Decree No. 320 of August 08, 2008; Law 38 of 2000.