Work Visa - Temporary Specialist (9 months)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 270 days
- Processing time
- 1-2 months
- Fee
- $200 USD
- Validity
- Up to 9 months
- Entry
- Single entry
This relatively new visa comes with a work permit for a maximum of 9 months, intended as a temporary specialist position. Cannot work in professions reserved for Panamanian nationals (engineering, law, accounting, psychology).
Eligibility
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Employment
Must be employed in a specialized position not reserved for Panamanian nationals. Cannot work in professions reserved for Panamanian nationals (engineering, law, accounting, psychology).
Required status: Specialized position with employer sponsorship
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Purpose of visit
Maximum period of 9 months, intended as temporary specialist position
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Criminal record
Clean criminal record
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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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
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document submission
Employer initiates work permit application
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Document gathering
Gather passport, employment contract, professional qualifications, and criminal record
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Fee payment
Employer pays application fees
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Processing wait
Wait for approval (1-2 months)