Work Permit for Marriage to a Panamanian Citizen

01 · Who it was described for

Source description

Foreigners married to a Panamanian citizen, who hold residence on that basis and wish to work in Panama.

02 · Requirements in the source

5 recorded requirements

1. Valid Panamanian marriage certificate
2. Copy of the residence card (provisional, permanent or in process) or Electoral Tribunal ID
3. Employment contract, if applicable, registered with MITRADEL
4. SNM certificate on immigration status
5. Power of attorney to a licensed lawyer

03 · Duration claimed

Historical wording

Treated as equivalent to national labor, so its validity follows the marital bond and the residence status, with periodic renewals under the current regulation.

04 · Legal reference in the source

Original Spanish citation

Categoría de mano de obra nacional equiparada del Código de Trabajo, regulada por el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 4 de 2 de marzo de 2023 y el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 6 de 13 de abril de 2023.

This is a citation supplied by Iurispa, not a checked chain of current validity.