Panama · Skilled Worker Visa

Personal Extranjero Contratado como Ejecutivo en Empresas de la Zona Libre de Colón

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-18 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
60+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
60+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Panama City
Single (monthly)€1,860
Family (monthly)€4,278
Rent 1BR (center)€837
Groceries€465
Transport pass€112
Boquete
Single (monthly)€1,395
Family (monthly)€3,255
Rent 1BR (center)€744
Groceries€349
Transport pass€84
Coronado
Single (monthly)€1,674
Family (monthly)€3,906
Rent 1BR (center)€930
Groceries€418
Transport pass€100
Boquete (Chiriqui)
Single (monthly)€1,397
Family (monthly)€3,242
Rent 1BR (center)€531
Groceries€349
Transport pass€84
David (Chiriqui Province)
Single (monthly)€1,397
Family (monthly)€3,242
Rent 1BR (center)€531
Groceries€349
Transport pass€84

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Personal Extranjero Contratado como Ejecutivo en Empresas de la Zona Libre de Colón?

The Personal Extranjero Contratado como Ejecutivo en Empresas de la Zona Libre de Colón is an immigration pathway offered by Panama. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Personal Extranjero Contratado como Ejecutivo en Empresas de la Zona Libre de Colón lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Panama?

Yes. Panama offers 39 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Panama country page.

What is the cost of living in Panama?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Panama City: €1,860/mo; Boquete: €1,395/mo; Coronado: €1,674/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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