REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR SHORT STAY VISA FOR SECTOR BANKING
Article 59: “A foreigner who enters the national territory may apply for this visa for the purpose of giving or receiving training, attending meetings, conventions, workshops, seminars, courses, internships, audits, verification and inspection of programs and procedures in banking institutions that have a general license, international or representation, as long as the applicant meets the requirements and responsibilities required by the National Immigration Service and the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development”.
The applicant company is obliged to comply with the provisions of article 89 of the Decree Law and other rules contained in this regulation.
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. Letter from the banking institution, certifying the activity that the foreigner will develop during the time for which the visa is extended, signed by the legal representative.
9. Letter of responsibility, if applicable.
10. Certification of the Public Registry of the banking institution and power of attorney persons duly accredited to represent the bank.
11. Certification from the Superintendency of Banks, indicating the type of license that the bank has and its validity.
12. Verified copy of the foreigner's diploma or suitability.
13. Payment of expenses for immigration services, for the sum of two hundred fifty balboas (B/.250.00) in favor of the National Immigration Service.
14. Guarantee deposit, for the sum of five hundred balboas (B/.500.00), in favor of the National Immigration Service.
15. Verified air reservation with continuation trip itinerary.
16. Simple copy of the identification document or residence card of the country where you have your domicile, if any.
17. Confirmed hotel reservation, if applicable.
When it is a minor, the application for this visa must be make one of their parents or whoever has proper custody and upbringing accredited.
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, Article 59,60 and 6, modified by Executive Decree No. 26 of 02 of March 2009, Law 38 2000.