REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR VISA FOR WORKERS SHOWS
Article No. 35: “The company that hires a foreigner may apply for this visa to work in entertainment activities, for the maximum term (9) nine non-extendable months, as long as said company meets the requirements and responsibilities required by the National Immigration Service.”
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, duly issued by a health institution public, within three months prior to the date of presentation of the application and duly accompanied by the following exams doctors: HIV test, VDRL results and general examinations (chest, blood count, urine and feces).
6. Affidavit of Personal History Form.
7. Identity document from the country of origin or residence permit.
8. Proof of affiliation to the Social Security Fund.
9. Guarantee deposit, on account of the contracting company, in favor of the National Immigration Service, for the sum of one thousand balboas (B/1,000.00).
10. Work permit.
11. Copy of the paid return electronic ticket.
12. Proof of hotel reservation or place of accommodation.
13. National peace and security of the requesting company.
14. Peace and safety from the Social Security Fund of the requesting company.
15. Company responsibility letter.
16. Proof of payment of income tax corresponding to the value of the employment contract.
17. Foreigner's sworn declaration before a Panamanian notary.
18. Receipt of payment for Immigration Service for the amount of B/. 250.00
19. Entertainment worker visa application form.
“Because it is not a temporary resident or permanent resident permit, the interested party will not have to deposit the repatriation deposit.”
Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Decree Law No. 3 of February 22 of 2008 and Article 35, 36,37 and 38 of Executive Decree No. 320 of 08 of August 2008, modified by Executive Decree No. 26 of 02 of March 2009, Law 38 of 2000. Resolution no. 20581 from October 26 from 2011.