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Panama Domestic Worker Visa

10 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign domestic worker hired by a Panamanian citizen or temporary or permanent resident.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Job offerA domestic-service employment contract is required.
  • Purpose Must Match VisaThe applicant must meet the purpose stated for this visa category.
  • Qualifying Domestic Employer RequiredThe employer must be a Panamanian citizen or a qualifying resident and hire the applicant for domestic service.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe official checklist requires a valid passport or passport copy.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe employer must be a Panamanian citizen or a qualifying resident and hire the applicant for domestic service.
  • Official source basisThe employer must be a Panamanian citizen or a qualifying resident and hire the applicant for domestic service.
  • Report summaryThe employer must be a Panamanian citizen or a qualifying resident and hire the applicant for domestic service.
  • Supporting documentsThe dedicated visa application and route-specific supporting documents are required.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Validity YearsThe visa is initially granted for one year.
  • Renewal or extensionAnnual extension requires the worker to remain with the same employer.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Panama?
The official source states: For a foreign domestic worker hired by a Panamanian citizen or temporary or permanent resident.

Every answer is quoted from the official migracion.gob.pa page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migracion.gob.paLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Panama government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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