tourist visa

REPUBLIC OF PANAMA MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY NATIONAL MIGRATION SERVICE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR TOURIST VISA Article No. 16: "The Immigration Authorities of the National Immigration Service will issue tourist visas valid for a term of no more than ninety (90) days, if the foreigners meet the requirements demanded by this regulations and without prejudice to what is established in the international agreements ratified by the Republic of Panama and the principles of reciprocity". Article No. 17: To apply for the tourist visa, interested parties must present the following documentation: 1. Complete the visa application form. 2. Present original and complete copy of the passport or travel document with a minimum validity of three (3) months. 3. Verified air reservation with travel continuation itinerary or electronic ticket. 4. Copy of the identification document or residence card of the country where you reside. 5. Provide three (3) photographs; when visa applications are submitted abroad, except for the tourist visa submitted to the National Immigration Service in the Republic of Panama. 6. Pay for immigration services the sum of fifty balboas (/50.00), at the time of presentation to the National Immigration Service. 7. Proof of economic solvency for your maintenance and support according to the term of stay in the country, which cannot be less than five hundred balboas (B/.500.00) and will be demonstrated with one of the following options: 7.1. Certified check or bank draft payable to the applicant. 7.2. Traveler's checks in the name of the applicant. 7.3. Bank certification, with account statement for the last month that reflects available balances 7.4. Credit card with the last month's account statement reflecting available balances.

7.5. Work certificate with last pay stub or independent worker accreditation, in the case of an employee of a public or private entity. 7.6. Document that demonstrates the pension or retirement with proof of payment; if it is a pensioned or retired person. 7.7. If independent: income tax return for the last fiscal year. 7.8. Bank reference, if it is a merchant. 7.9. Letter of responsibility, certification proving relationship and proof of financial solvency if it is an economically dependent person. 7.10. Any other option that proves your income and that is acceptable to the National Immigration Service. 8. Provide the last permit that was approved by the immigration authority (if applicable). 9. Confirmed hotel reservation, (if applicable). 10. Submit, if applicable, a letter of invitation, in which case it can be made by: 10.1. Temporary or permanent residents or Panamanians from Panama, attaching the following as appropriate: 10.1.1. Authenticated copy of the national's personal identity card. 10.1.2. Copy of the general passport and personal identification document of the foreigner. 10.1.3. Copy of payment receipt for the provision of public services, stating the location of the person responsible's residence. 10.2. Private entities, attaching the following: 10.2.1. Public Registry Certification. 10.2.2. Copy of the Operations Notice. 10.2.3. Copy of the Colón Free Zone operation key (if applicable). 10.2.4. Copy of payment receipt for the provision of public services showing the location of the responsible company. 11. If the previous paragraph is applied, the financial solvency of the person responsible for the invitation may be accredited with one of the following documents: 11.1. Bank certification 11.2. Income tax return with peace of mind. 11.3. Work letter with last file from the Social Security Fund in the case of natural persons. When it comes to a person under age, the application for this visa must be made by one of your parents or whoever has duly accredited custody and upbringing.

Article No. 17- A: 1 The state entity that invites a foreigner who requires a tourist visa to enter the national territory or requests entry, must provide the following common requirements: 1. Present an invitation letter or application, specifying the name, nationality of the foreigner and the term of their stay. 2. Simple copy of the current passport. 3. Complete the visa application form. 4. Submit a copy of your identification document and credentials through the State Entity, if applicable. 5. Present travel reservation with verified itinerary 6. Present confirmed hotel reservation, if applicable. LEGAL BASIS: Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Decree Law 3 of 22 of February 2008, Article 17 of Executive Decree No. 320 of 08 of August 2008, modified by Executive Decree No. 26 of 02 of March of 2009, Law 38 of 2000.