🇵🇦 Panama · Extraordinary Talent
Exceptional Talent Residence (Scientist/Researcher) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €872 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 2,500 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–25 |
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/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €872.
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.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf · verified 2026-06-21
Minimum annual salary
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf · verified 2026-06-21
Work experience
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf · verified 2026-06-21
Health insurance
“Certificado de Salud”
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf · verified 2026-06-21
Criminal record
“Certificado de Antecedentes Penales expedido por las Autoridades panameñas”
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf · verified 2026-06-21
Age range
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/check-list-CIENTIFICOS-Talentos.pdf · verified 2026-06-21
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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 2026-06-21.