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

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

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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

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

Citizens of the Republic of India will require a Stamped Visa to enter in Panamanian territory

By means of the Executive Decree No. 113 of April 4th, 2018, the Republic of India is included within the countries that require Stamped Visa issued by Panamanian Consulate, to enter the national territory. Comments:  This Executive Decree only applies to nationals of the Republic of India. Officials from the National Immigration Authority and the

Travel permit for minors will be online

As of April 1st, the travel permits for minors must be done only digitally.  Comments: The interested party must access the website of the National Immigration Authority (migracion.gob.pa), then go to the section “Online Immigration” – option “Requests” and thus access to “Minors Permits”. Attach the following documents in PDF: Copy of Passport (Residents) or