🇵🇦 Panama · Student
Estudiante para ser Religioso del Iglesia Católica y Ortodoxa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €436 |
| Proof of savings | €1,744 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €872 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/02.ESTUDIANTE_PARA_SER_RELIGIOSO_DE_LA_IGLESIA_CATOLICA_Y_ORTODOXA.pdf.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Visto de estudante = residência temporária pela duração dos estudos; PR via rota pós-estudo separada. not_applicable. Programa: Articulo 163: Podran solicitar este permiso a aquellos extranjeros que cursen estudios religiosos de la iglesia catolica y ortodoxa.”
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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.