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EDUCATION REASONS

Temporary residence for educational reasons

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

REQUIREMENTS TO REQUEST TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR EDUCATION REASONS

Article 150: Foreigners who wish to pursue regular studies may apply for this permit. full-time, in public or private educational centers, at basic levels, intermediate, higher and specialized, recognized by the Ministry of Education.

Article 151: Those foreigners who request this permit must register all the subjects corresponding to the study plan of the bimester, quarter or semester or module, during daylight hours. Exceptions are made to enrollments that, due to the study plan, must be in night schedules prior certification by the Teaching Center.

This permit is exclusive to dedicate yourself to studies, so, during its validity, it is prohibited from working, except for professional practices and internships required by the educational center.

1. Power of Attorney and Request (notarized). 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 (Notary or corresponding Authorization).

4. Criminal Record Certificate (if of legal age).

5. Health Certificate.

6. Affidavit of Personal History Form.

7. Certified Check for B/.250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.

8. Admission letter from the educational center.

9. Original or copy registration receipt or payment.

10. Certification of the study center, containing the general information of the applicant, the duration of the degree, the shift you attend and the subjects or subjects you have enrolled, according to the study plan.

11. Certification from the university, in case the degree is taught during the day nocturnal

12. Proof of economic solvency, which is verified by the contribution of one of the following requirements:

a. Document that proves that the student is the holder of a study scholarship.

b. Proof of financing.

c. Bank letter in favor of the applicant or the responsible person, in which indicate a solvency commensurate with the expenses that must be borne to cover the costs of studies and subsistence.

13. Letter of responsibility, in case of a responsible third party.

14. Proof of address of the foreign applicant.

Observation: If it is a minor, the application must be submitted on parents or the person who has custody and upbringing, for which they will contribute in addition to the requirements established in this article the birth certificate of the person under age and copy of the personal identity card duly authenticated by the Directorate National identification card from the Electoral Tribunal or notarized copy of the immigration card valid of the responsible person in the Republic of Panama.

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REQUIREMENTS TO REQUEST EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR EDUCATION REASONS

In case of extension, the previous requirements will be presented with the exception of the Certificate of Criminal Records and the check. Additionally, you must provide the following:

1. Official credits from the previous year (approved).

LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of Panama, Decree Law No. 3 of 22 of February 20 08, Executive Decree No. 320 08 August 2008 articles 150, 151, 152, 153, 154 and 155, modified by Executive Order 26 of March 11 2009. Law 38 of 2000.

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