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Worker hired by Company in Panama Pacific Zone
(Howard)
Process in a Nutshell
| Requirements: Immigrant Visa
| Requirements:
Permanent Residence
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Fees &
Costs
In addition to the
Visa for Investors in the Panama Pacific Zone, there is also a work permit
based on the 10% rule.
- Register with the Immigration Department
- Apply for the Immigrant Visa as an Employee in Panama Pacific Zone, under
the 10% rule;
- Receive your temporary permit for a 3-month period (Provisional Residency Permit) from the
Immigration Department. If you would like to be able to travel out of
the country, you will also need to get the 3-month
Multiple
Entry/Exit Permit;
- Apply for the Work Permit at the
Ministry of Labour;
- Upon approval of your Work Permit, you will then be able to return to
the Immigration Department to continue the process;
- Upon approval of your visa, you will be issued a 2-year residency card;
- Before your Provisional Residency Permit expires (at the end of the 2
years), you should
apply for Permanent Residency as an Immigrant;
- You will be granted at this time another temporary permit (3-months) while your
paperwork is reviewed;
- Granting of your Permanent Residency by the Immigration Department, and
issuance of the letter to the Civil Registry authorising the granting of a
Cédula (see explanation regarding cédulas);
- Go to the Civil Registry and get your Cédula;
- After 5 years of Permanent Residence, you will be eligible to apply for
naturalisation and citizenship.
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All documents listed in the
general requirements. |
| An authenticated copy of the Resolution, issued by the Ministry of
Labour, approving your Work Permit
and a copy of your Work Permit ID.
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| Letter from the Company that is employing you, confirming their economic
responsibility for you and certifying that you have a job with them.
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Certification from the Panama-Pacific Special Agency, certifying:
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The location and the company's existence; |
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That the company is in good standing with the
agency; |
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That the company is authorised under the
Special regime established in Law 41 of 2004. |
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Proof that the employee has been registered with the
Social Security Board a copy of your SS ID card. |
Note: Where the applicant has dependents,
please refer to the information
regarding dependents, on our general requirements page.
In addition to the documents presented above, you must
present:
- Certificate of Good Standing of the applicant - by
the tax authorities
- Expired Provisional Residency Permit
- Proof that you have paid at least the last 9 months to the Social Security
Board ("ficha").
Note: Where the applicant has dependents,
please refer to the information
regarding dependents, on our general requirements page.
For more information regarding the Immigrant worker option
for Panama Pacific Zone,
please do not hesitate to send an
email.
To request an immigration form, please
email
us, or
download a
word document.
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14-Aug-2009 10:57 -0400
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