🇵🇦 Panama · Diplomatic
Acuerdo CARSI/MERIDA — requirements, costs & how to apply
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/15.ACUERDO_CARSIMERIDACARSI_MERIDA.pdf.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
No direct PR path
“Acordo CARSI/MERIDA (cooperação de segurança / missão oficial); não confere via de residência permanente.”
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/15.ACUERDO_CARSIMERIDACARSI_MERIDA.pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other Panama routes
Extranjero Contratado Empresa Industria Cinematográfica y Audiovisual — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Profesional del Deporte — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Participante Extranjero del Programa Fullbright de Intercambio Educativo y Cultural — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Participante de Programa Educativo de Entidad sin Fines de Lucro aprobada MEDUCA — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Personal Extranjero Remunerado desde el Exterior — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Diplomatic Visa — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Personal Extranjero Contratado como Ejecutivo en Empresas de la Zona Libre de Colón — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Personal Experto o Técnico dentro del 15% Personal Ordinario — Panama: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Compare all Diplomatic programs →
More about emigrating to Panama →
Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.