REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
PROVISIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STAFF PERMIT FOREIGN HIRED BY PRIVATE COMPANIES WITHIN THE 10% OF ORDINARY STAFF (PPT-6)
“Foreigner hired by private companies, earning a salary of no less than B/.850.00 monthly. This Permit will be for periods of two (2) years, after "This period you will be able to opt for permanent residence."
1.Power of Attorney (notarized) and Application. The power of attorney must contain the name and nationality of the applicant's parents. 2.Three (3) photographs.
3. Duly collated copy of the passport (Notarized or Authenticated corresponding). 4.Criminal Record Certificate. 5.Health Certificate.
6. Check certified by B/.250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
7. Check certified by B/.800.00 in favor of the National Immigration Service. 8.Personal History Affidavit Form.
9. Employment Contract endorsed by the Ministry of Labor.
10. Job letter on company letterhead, signed by the legal representative of the company showing position and salary.
11. Copy of the Company's Operation Notice.
12. Simple copy of the Certificate of validity of the company issued by the Registry Public.
13. Work Permit.
14. Proof of affiliation to the Social Security Fund and copy of the card.
15. Paz y Salvo National Income of the company.
16. In case of dependents:
• Letter of Responsibility.
• Proof of relationship.
• Proof of address.
• 18 years of age or older, present a certificate of single status and certified studies.
PERMANENT RESIDENT PERMIT FOR FOREIGN PERSONNEL HIRED BY PRIVATE COMPANIES WITHIN 10% OF THE ORDINARY STAFF (PPRT-6)
In case of Definitive Permanence, the previous requirements with the exception of Certificate of Criminal Record, proof of affiliation to the CSS and the checks.
LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Decree Law 3 of 22 of February 2008, of Executive Decree No. 320 of 08 of August 2008, modified by Executive Decree No. 26 of 02 of March 2009, Executive Decree No. 229 of 22 of May 2013. Law 38 of 2000.