The National Immigration authority announces new migration measures for entry to Panama

The National Immigration Authority (hereinafter “SNM” for its acronym in Spanish) has announced that, starting from September 8, 2023, they will implement new administrative migration measures for entry to Panama, in order to counteract the increase in irregular migration. Among the new migration measures to be implemented, we can mention the followings: Reduction of the stay period for

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Morgan & Morgan outstands in WWL: Central America 2023.

Panama, August 1, 2023. Once again, Morgan & Morgan leads the Panama section of Who´s Who Legal (WWL): Central America 2023, achieving the most recommended number of lawyers in Panama. The publication endorsed nineteen lawyers of the firm in the following practice areas Banking, Finance & Projects: Francisco Arias G. Inocencio Galindo Ramón Varela Ana

Chambers Corporate Immigration Global Practice Guide 2023: Panama.

Panama, June 27, 2023. Morgan & Morgan’s Immigration Law team, comprised of partner Albalira Montufar and attorneys Patricia Henderson, Carolina Tejada, and Ivette González, contributed to the Panama chapter of Chambers & Partners Corporate Immigration Practice Guide 2023, the first edition of this guide at a global level. This is the first edition of this global guide in Panama. Our analysis of

Terralex Cross-Border Labor and Employment Guidance: Panama

Panama, December 13, 2022. As a member of Terralex, our firm collaborated with the Panama Chapter of its Cross-Border Labor and Employment Guidance, a valuable resource to general counsel, chief legal officers, and human resources executives, who manages people within an organization.   Partners Maria Teresa Mendoza and Albalira Montufar wrote about the key aspects and

Morgan & Morgan among the five most renowned law firms in Central America: WWL Central America 2022.

Panama, April 30, 2022. With 25 positions in the ranking, Morgan & Morgan has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) among the five leading law firms in Central America. The publication endorsed eighteen lawyers of the firm in ten practice areas of its ranking, one of the most important in the region: Inocencio Galindo:

The National Bar Association of Panama awarded Albalira Montufar with the Secundino Torres Gudiño medal

Panamá, August 23, 2021. We are glad to announce that our partner Albalira Montufar was awarded by the National Bar Association of Panama, with the Secundino Torres Gudiño medal, a distinction for young legal professionals with more than ten (10) years in the legal profession, who stand out for their performance in studies, and for participating in

The National Immigration Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority extend the measures taken as a result of the State of Emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Updated on May 18, 2020.  National Immigration Authority: The validity of residence permits is extended up to May 31. This extension is in force since March 13. All administrative and procedural terms are suspended until May 31. In-person service to users is also suspended until the same date.  Civil Aviation Authority: The suspension of all

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National Immigration Authority informs the implementation of new migratory regulations in order to facilitate the family reunion of Venezuelans and promote the shopping tourism from the nationals of Cuba

Executive Decree No. 612 of October 22, 2018  As of October 23, 2018, the National Immigration Authority creates the Humanitarian Matters for the Venezuelans Residents in Panama Office, to facilitate the applications for family reunion. Through this office, the Venezuelan resident in Panama will be able to submit the petitions for the stamped visas of

Stamped Visas for nationals from Cuba, China, India, Dominican Republic and Venezuela will have a term for up to 5 years

Executive Decree No. 611 of October 11, 2018. As of October 12, 2018, the Stamped Visa of Multiple Entries will be issued for up to five (5) years for the nationals of the Republic of Cuba, People’s Republic of China, Republic of India, Dominican Republic and Republic of Venezuela. Comments:   The National Immigration Authority