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REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR A SEAMAN VISA
Article No. 27: “The seafarer who enters the national territory may apply for a visa to embark as a crew member on a ship with an international navigation license.”
Requirements:
1. Simple copy of the current passport.
2. Copy of the shipping letter and/or guarantee from the company contractor.
3. Copy of the boarding book.
4. Copy of seaman's license.
LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Decree Law 3 of 22 of February of 2008, Article 27 of Executive Decree No. 320 of 08 of August 2008, modified by Executive Decree No. 26 02 March 2009, Law 38 of 2000.