Work Permit for Nationals of Friendly Countries

01 · Who it was described for

Source description

Citizens of the countries included in the friendly nations list who already hold residence on that basis and wish to work as employees in Panama.

02 · Requirements in the source

5 recorded requirements

1. Valid residence card obtained through the Friendly Nations route
2. Employment contract registered with MITRADEL
3. SNM certificate on immigration status
4. Copy of passport
5. Power of attorney to a licensed lawyer

03 · Duration claimed

Historical wording

Migratory residence alone does not grant the right to work. The work permit is processed separately and its renewals follow the current regulation.

04 · Legal reference in the source

Original Spanish citation

Decreto Ejecutivo No. 4 de 2 de marzo de 2023, categoría de condiciones especiales, en coordinación con el decreto del SNM que crea la visa de Países Amigos.

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