🇵🇦 Panama · Employer-sponsored work
Empleado de Subcontratista de Empresa bajo Contrato con la ACP — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €436 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 6,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €17,436 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €131 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracion.gob.pa/permisos-migratorios/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €436.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“EMPLEADO DE SUBCONTRATISTA DE EMPRESA BAJO CONTRATO CON LA ACP (índice de permisos migratorios; detalhe em PDF, sem limiar salarial na página)”
“"Se requiere seguro de salud"”
“"La edad mínima para solicitar es de 18 años"”
“página índice de permisos migratorios; categoria de empleado de subcontratista da ACP não indica residência permanente”
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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.