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Estudiante de la Fundación Ciudad del Saber — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,615
Minimum annual salary€1,308
Proof of savings€4,359
Minimum investment€17,436
Work experience2+ years
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€262

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/06.ESTUDIANTE_DE_LA_FUNDACION_CIUDAD_DEL_SABER.pdf.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €2,615.

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.

Health insurance

“"Se requiere seguro médico durante su estadía en Panamá."”

No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência temporária pela duração dos estudos; PR via rota pós-estudo separada. not_applicable. Programa: REQUISITOS PARA SOLICITAR PERMISO TEMPORAL EN CALIDAD DE ESTUDIANTE DE LA FUNDACION CIUDAD DEL SABER”

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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.

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