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RELIGIOUS REASONS

Religious at the service of the Catholic and Orthodox Church

Information based on the linked official document. Official document ↗

Source consulted: 03/11/2026

Application requirements

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REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY

NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE

PROVISIONAL PERMIT FOR PERMANENT RESIDENT AS A RELIGIOUS AT THE SERVICE OF THE CATHOLIC AND ORTHODOX CHURCH (PPT-D)

Article 4: Those who are priests and others may apply for this permit. members of the clergy, who are dedicated to pastoral work and have a consecrated life.

1. Power of Attorney (notarized) and Request.

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. Affidavit of Personal History Form.

8. Letter issued by the highest authority, to which the missionary or religious, in which you certify: activity to be carried out, group missionary or religious community to which he belongs, place of residence and the applicant has the manifest intention to remain permanently in the country.

PERMANENT RESIDENT PERMIT AS A RELIGIOUS PERMIT SERVICE OF THE CATHOLIC AND ORTHODOX CHURCH (PRP-D)

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 Law 3 of 22 of February of 2008, regulated by Executive Decree 320 of 08 August 2008, Executive Decree 228 22March 2013, Law 38 2000.

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