🇵🇦 Panama · Employer-sponsored work
Personal Extranjero Contratado por el Gobierno Nacional o Entidades Autónomas o Semiautónomas — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 18,000 |
| Proof of savings | €26,154 |
| Minimum investment | €43,589 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 21–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €87 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
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/01.PERSONAL-EXTRANJERO-CONTRATADO-POR-EL-GOBIERNO-NACIONAL-O-ENTIDADES-AUTONOMAS-O-SEMIAUTONOMAS.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308.
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.
“Podra solicitar este permiso el extranjero que ingrese al pais, a prestar servicios como personal contratado por el gobierno nacional ... Contrato de Trabajo refrendado por la Contraloria General de la Republica — sem limiar salarial; Cheque B/.250 y B/.800 son tasas”
“Requires proof of valid health insurance.”
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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.