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Short-stay visa for merchants and investors due to special laws

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 APPLY FOR A SHORT STAY VISA AS A TRADERS AND INVESTORS BY SPECIAL LAWS

Article 54: “A foreigner who enters the territory may request this permit national to analyze investment possibilities or to carry out transactions in the Zone Export Processors, Call Center or special areas designated for the development of the Cinematographic and Audiovisual Industry, for the term established and the conditions in Law No. 25 of 1992.”

In addition to the requirements established in article 46 of this Executive Decree, To apply for a short-stay visa due to special laws, you must present the following: next:

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. Affidavit of Personal History Form.

7. Visa application form.

8. Bank reference issued by a recognized bank internationally or proof of financial solvency of not less than one thousand balboas (B/.1,000.00) monthly income.

9. Return ticket to your country of origin, valid for a period of one (1) year.

LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Decree Law 3 of 22 of February 2008, Executive Decree No. 320 of 08 of August 2008,

Article 46, 54 and 55, modified by Executive Decree No. 26 of March 02 of 2009, Law 38 of 2000.

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