🇵🇦 Panama · Employer-sponsored work

Contratado en Puestos de Confianza Ejecutivos Expertos y/o Tecnicos en Empresas de Centros de Llamadas de Uso Comercial — requirements, costs & how to apply

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

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,308
Minimum annual salaryUSD 15,000
Proof of savings€4,359
Minimum investment€8,718
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Work experience2+ years
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€436

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

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/12.CONTRATADO_EN_PUESTOS_DE_CONFIANZA_EJECUTIVOS_EXPERTOS_Y_O_TECNICOS_EN_EMPRESAS_DE_CENTROS_DE_LLAMADAS_DE_USO_COMERCIAL.pdf.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €1,308.

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.

Minimum annual salary

“Carta de responsabilidad de la empresa que acredite el cargo y los servicios que presta dentro de la misma. Permiso de Trabajo y copia del carne — requires company responsibility letter and work permit; the B/.250.00 and B/.800.00 are government cheques (fees), not a salary threshold”

Employer sponsor

“Requisitos: '10. Carta de responsabilidad de la empresa que acredite el cargo y los servicios que presta dentro de la misma.' '11. Permiso de Trabajo y copia del carne.' '09. Certificacion expedida por la Direccion de la Zona Procesadora que acredite que la empresa se encuentra debidamente registrada.' (Permiso para 'PERSONAL CONTRATADO ... EN EMPRESAS DE CENTROS DE LLAMADAS').”

No direct PR path

“Para solicitar prorroga ... Certificado de la Caja de Seguro Social que acredite el pago de nueve (9) cuotas consecutivas — renewable permit (requires social-security contributions); page gives no permanent-residence criteria”

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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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