Work / Immigration visa · Singapore to Panama

Work Visa - Friendly Nations

Embassy required

• Processing time: 1-3 months
• Fee: $250 USD (application and processing fees)
• Entry: Single entry

The Friendly Nations Visa is a permanent residence permit for citizens of nations with friendly, professional, and commercial relations with Panama. Work permit can only be obtained after permanent residence is granted.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must be a citizen of one of the 50 Friendly Nations countries

  Eligible countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay

• Employment

  Proof of economic or professional ties to Panama (employment contract, business registration, or investment)

  Required status: Employment contract from Panamanian company or proof of business ownership

• Criminal record

  Clean criminal record from country of origin

• Financial

  Proof of economic solvency

  Minimum funds: $5,000 USD

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Proof of funds

  Minimum amount: $5,000 USD

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

• Police clearance

  Validity months: 6

• Health exam

  Panel physician required: General health certificate; Validity months: 3

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather passport, economic activity proof, criminal record, medical certificate, and proof of funds

2. Document submission

   Obtain employment contract or establish business ties in Panama

3. Fee payment

   Pay application and processing fees

4. Processing wait

   Wait for approval (1-3 months typical processing time)

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.