Executive Decree No. 6 of March 11th, 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 30236 on March 14th, 2025 (hereinafter the “Decree”) establishes the Humanitarian Security Protection Permit and sets forth the following: Conditions to apply for the Humanitarian Security Protection Permit: All foreign individuals who (i) are in irregular status within the national territory, (ii)

The National Immigration Authority, through Resolution No. 4887 of February 18th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, stipulates the following: Duration of the stay permit: The stay permit will be granted for a period of six (6) calendar months to all foreign personnel holding a Permanent Staff SEM Visa, as well as their dependents,

Extension of the deadline to submit extensions for expired Residence Permits The National Migration Authority, through Resolution No. 1191 of January 16th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, extends the deadline to submit expired Residence Permits. This deadline applies to applications for extensions of Temporary Residence Permits, Provisional Residence Permits,

Modifications in the requirements for the waiver of tourist visas for nationals of restricted countries Starting from October 28th, 2024, foreign nationals from restricted countries who hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore, or any of the European Union member states at

On October 15, 2024, Decree 193 was published, modifying Executive Decree No. 722 of 2020 concerning permanent residency as a Qualified Investor. Relevant aspects Investment amount in real estate The investment amount in real estate is permanently set at $300,000. Investment options: To obtain this permit, it is necessary to invest through one of the

Decree 43 of October 8th, 2024, published in the Electoral Tribunal Bulletin on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, establishes the creation and regulation of the digital ID, as well as the digital wallet service, and provides the following: The introduction of a digital ID for Panamanians and permanent residents, which will serve as a secure means

The Executive Decree No. 188 of October 3rd, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the “Decree”), published in the Official Gazette on October 3rd, 2024, establishes temporary measures to recognize the validity of passports of Venezuelan citizens residing in the territory of Panama and provides the following: The use of expired passports of Venezuelan citizens in

Through Cabinet Resolution No. 66-24 of July 23, 2024, the Cabinet Council decided to lift the National State of Emergency declared through Cabinet Resolution No. 11 of March 13, 2020.  As soon as Cabinet Resolution 66-24 is published in the Official Gazette, Law 238 of September 15, 2021, which extends the scope of maternity leave

Panama, June 28, 2024. Morgan & Morgan’s Immigration Law team, comprised of partner Albalira Montufar and associates Patricia Henderson, Carolina Tejada, and Ivette González, contributed to the Panama chapter of Chambers Corporate Immigration Practice Guide 2024, the second edition of this guide globally. Our analysis offers an expert opinion on corporate immigration policies in Panama, including main labor and investment residence categories and

Resolutions No. 9049 and 9047 of March 1st, 2024 Resolution No. 9049 of March 1st, 2024 (hereinafter the “Resolution”), published in the Official Gazette on March 6, 2024, extends the deadline until June 30th, 2024, to submit those residence permits that expired from March 13th, 2020: The granted deadline applies to the submission of extension