🇵🇦 Panama · Religious Worker
Misionero Laico al Servicio de la Iglesia Católica y Ortodoxa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €872 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,308 |
| Proof of savings | €17,436 |
| Minimum investment | €43,589 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Education | secondary |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €262 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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/01.MISIONERO_LAICO_AL_SERVICIO_DE_LA_IGLESIA_CATOLICA_Y_ORTODOXA.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
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
Minimum annual salary
Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Work experience
Education
Health insurance
“Se requiere seguro de salud para la solicitud de visa.”
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/permisos-migratorios/ · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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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 2026-06-22.