🇵🇦 Panama · Employer-sponsored work

Personal Contratado como Ejecutivos de Companias Internacionales cuyas funciones surten efectos en el Extranjero — requirements, costs & how to apply

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

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€4,335
Minimum annual salary€20,928 (≈ USD 18,000 · FX 2026-06-22)
Proof of savings€4,359
Minimum investment€21,795
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€174

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

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/13.PERSONAL_CONTRATADO_COMO_EJECUTIVOS_DE_COMPANIAS_INTERNACIONALES_CUYAS_FUNCIONES_SURTEN_EFECTOS_EN_EL_EXTRANJERO.pdf.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €4,335.

Sources & verification

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

Minimum annual salary

“Salario que devenga que no puede ser inferior a dos balboas (B/.2,000.00) mensuales y que el mismo no proviene de fuente panameña.”

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 →

Compare all Employer-sponsored work 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 2026-06-24.

Free verdict — 3 min