REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR A SHORT STAY VISA TO VISIT RELATIVES
Article 48: “A foreigner who enters the national territory may apply for this visa with the intention of visiting your spouse, direct blood relative ascending or descending, collateral line relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity who prove that they are nationals or temporary residents or permanent.”
In addition to the requirements established in article 46 of this Executive Decree, To apply for a short-stay visa to visit relatives, 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.
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. Certificate proving relationship.
9. Payment of expenses for immigration services, for the sum of one hundred balboas (B/.100.00) in favor of the National Immigration Service.
10. Guarantee deposit, for the sum of five hundred balboas (B/.500.00) to favor of the National Immigration Service.
11. Verified air reservation with travel continuation itinerary.
12. 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 46, 48 and 49, modified by Executive Decree No. 26 of 02 of March 2009, Law 38 of 2000.