🇵🇦 Panama · Employer-sponsored work

Personal Extranjero Contratado como Ejecutivo en Empresas de la Zona Libre de Colón — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€872
Minimum annual salary€20,928 (≈ USD 12,000 · FX 2026-06-22)
Proof of savings€4,359
Minimum investment€8,718
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€131

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/03.-PERSONAL-EXTRANJERO-CONTRATADO-COMO-EJECUTIVO-EN-EMPRESAS-DE-LA-ZONA-LIBRE-DE-COLON.pdf.
  3. Typical processing: ~60 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €872.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“con un salario no menor de dos mil balboas”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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