[search]

[site map]

[Up]
[Panama Spouse 1]
[Panama Spouse 2]

Requirements to Obtain Immigrant Visa as Married to a Panamanian where Panamanian Spouse is economically dependent

All documents issued overseas must be Authenticated before being presented in Panama

[Requirements to Request Permanent Residence]

1. Power of Attorney and Application through a Lawyer
2. Certified or Cashier's Cheque for One Hundred US Dollars (B/. 100.00) payable to the National Treasury (Tesoro Nacional)

3. Medical Certificate of Good Health

4. Police Certificate of Good Conduct

5. Marriage Certificate

6. Certification of the full names of the Applicant's parents 

7. Photocopy of the passport page, where the general details of the applicant are shown

8. Four (4) passport-sized photos

9. Original passport, which must be valid for at least six more months

10. Birth Certificate of the Panamanian Spouse, issued by the Panamanian Civil Registry

11. Photocopy of the current cédula  of the Panamanian Spouse, duly authenticated by the Civil Registry

12. Resolution issued by the Ministry of Labour and Labour Development  (M.I.TRAB.), evidencing that the applicant works in Panama. (If the applicant does not have the work permit at the time of presenting the Application, they should either present a certification issued by M.I.TRAB. indicating that this permit is being processed, or a simple copy of the Power of Attorney and Application addressed to M.I.TRAB.  However, upon the respective work permit being approved, it would be necessary to present this to the Immigration Department, in order for the visa application to continue it's process. 
13. Work Reference from a current employer or Offering Letter to the Applicant 

Please note, that in order to obtain the work permit, it is necessary for the couple to also be interviewed by the Ministry of Labour. Afterwards, the Minister of Labour will review the documents presented.  This process may take between 3 months to a year.  Upon the work permit being approved, the applicant will received the resolution which approves it, as well as a card, valid for one year.  The Applicant will need to request an extension of the card/permit upon the expiration of the term (year), and present the necessary documentation to support the application. 

Requirements to Obtain Permanent Residency with the Right to a Cédula, as Married to a Panamanian

1. Power of Attorney and Application through a Lawyer
2. Medical Certificate of Good Health
3. Photocopy of the passport page, where the general details of the applicant are shown
4. Four (4) passport-sized photos
5. Original passport, which must be valid for at least six more months
6. Marriage Certificate 
7. Birth Certificate of the Panamanian Spouse, issued by the Panamanian Civil Registry
8. Photocopy of the current Personal Identification Cédula of the Panamanian Spouse, duly authenticated by the Civil Registry
9. Certification of the full names of the Applicant's parents and their nationalities
10. Resolution issued by the Ministry of Labour and Labour Development  (M.I.TRAB.), evidencing that the applicant works in Panama. (If the applicant does not have the work permit at the time of presenting the Application, they should either present a certification issued by M.I.TRAB. indicating that this permit is being processed, or a simple copy of the Power of Attorney and Application addressed to M.I.TRAB..  However, upon the respective work permit being approved, it would be necessary to present this to the Immigration Department, in order for the visa application to continue it's process. 
11. Work Reference from a current employer, with the Receipt from Social Security; or Tax Returns with the original receipts; or Occasional Payroll Forms with the corresponding receipts of payment.
12. National (Panamanian) Certificate of Good Standing for Applicant (this is the Paz y Salvo issued by the Ministry of Economy & Finance, indicating that the applicant does not owe any taxes)

For more information, please do not hesitate to send an email.

[ Panamanian Spouse ] [ Personal Income (CD) ] [ Reforestation ] [ Investor ] [ Micro Enterprise ] [ Self-Employed or Artist ]

[ Panama Spouse 1 ] [ Panama Spouse 2 ]

Last modified 26-Sep-2007 17:37 -0400

Copyright - Disclaimers - Privacy Statement

Copyright © 2000 - 2007, Beth Anne Gray J.

For questions or comments, please write to the webmaster

Last modified 26-Sep-2007 17:37 -0400