Work-permit archive · Iurispa
Work permits ≠ immigration permits
Explore the work-permit records published by Iurispa and their declared links to immigration categories. These are separate catalogues: a link does not prove equivalence or permission to work.
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Work Permit within the 10% Ordinary Personnel Quota
Foreign workers hired in ordinary, non specialized and non managerial positions by a Panamanian employer. The total number of these workers cannot exceed 10% of the payroll, as counted under the applicable regulation.
5 requirements in the sourceWithin the payroll quotaWork Permit within the 15% Expert or Technical Personnel Quota
Foreign professionals or technicians with specialized knowledge required by the company, who together with managerial staff do not exceed 15% of the payroll.
5 requirements in the sourceWithin the payroll quotaWork Permit within the 15% Managerial or Trust Personnel Quota
Managers, directors and other management or trust positions in the company, sharing the same 15% quota with expert or technical personnel.
5 requirements in the sourceBy family tie or residenceWork Permit for Marriage to a Panamanian Citizen
Foreigners married to a Panamanian citizen, who hold residence on that basis and wish to work in Panama.
5 requirements in the sourceBy family tie or residenceWork Permit as Parent of a Panamanian Child
Foreign father or mother of a Panamanian child, with recognized dependency or parental responsibility.
5 requirements in the sourceBy family tie or residenceWork Permit for Nationals of Friendly Countries
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.
5 requirements in the sourceOutside the quota (special laws)Work Permit for Multinational Company Headquarters (SEM)
Foreign permanent staff hired directly by a company holding an SEM license, their dependents, and other workers hired by the SEM company under a different migratory status.
5 requirements in the sourceOutside the quota (special laws)Work Permit for Colon Free Zone Companies
Migrant workers hired as executives or other staff by companies established and licensed within the Colon Free Zone.
5 requirements in the sourceData access
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The JSON includes all 24 bilingual records, their source paths and the historical-unverified status. It makes no eligibility determination.