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

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Foreigners with nationalities that require an entry visa may enter Panama with visas from Korea, Japan or Singapore

Executive Decree No. 521 of August 6th, 2018  As of August 8th, 2018, foreigners of nationalities that require a visa to enter the Republic of Panama may enter with a Schengen Visa or current Residency from Korea, Japan or Singapore.  Comments:  By means of Executive Decree No. 521 of April 6th, 2018, any foreigner who

Regulatory immigration framework: Options to immigrate and work in Panama

Albalira Montufar, Partner, Immigration Law  Panama has become a popular destination to immigrate in the region, due to its economic growth and socio-political stability, which contrasts with other neighboring countries´ intricate conditions.  Within the last decade, multiple infrastructure projects, as well as incentives favorable to establish and operate multinational companies, have resulted in an increase

Foreigners with nationalities that require an entry visa may enter Panama with a Schengen Visa

By means of the Executive Decree No. 114, as of April 4th, 2018, foreigners of nationalities that require a visa to enter the Republic of Panama may enter with a Schengen Visa or current European Union Residence. Comments: By means of the Executive Decree No. 114 of April 4th, 2018, any foreigner who requires a