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This visa allows foreigners fulfilling missionary activities to secure legal residency in Panama.
We will assist you with all documentation to be obtained in Panama.
The nature and type of missionary work undertaken by the applicant determines the specific permit they are eligible to apply for, as well as the documentation that they are required to provide.
The length of visa stay for the term of the mission can be up to 6 years, with no opportunities to extend.
The length of visa stay for the term of the mission can be up to 6 years and it can be extended every two years (the applicant must re-submit the information stated in the letter with each request for extension).
Those pursuing religious studies in Panama must provide;
The length of visa stay for the term of the mission can be up to 6 years and it can be extended every two years (the applicant must re-submit the information stated in the letter with each request for extension).
The Department of Government and Justice in Panama officially recognizes a number of missions, churches and religious communities in Panama. Applicants are welcome to apply under this category if their particular denomination or association is officially registered with the Public Registry.
If the applicant wishes to apply for an extension at any point, they must also provide an execution plan and a tax return (if applicable). This Missionary Visa has a maximum term of six years, extendable every two years. If the applicant has the jurisdiction to carry out marriages within Panama, or holds a title of religious studies, the length of the term is six years, until the mission comes to an end.
On arrival in Panama, all applicants and dependents must also undergo a medical in order to receive a Certificate of Good Health. These are signed by a licensed physician, indicating that all applicants are of sound physical and mental health, and carry no communicable disease threat. This medical must be completed on your initial visit.
Once visas have been approved, we recommend that all applicants remain in Panama for between 10-14 days. Immigration can hold passports for up to 5 days whilst all necessary paperwork is completed. Formal dress is required: applicants in shorts, t-shirts and sandals may be refused entry.
If you are interested in relocating to Panama, or obtaining legal residency in Panama, please see below for a personal consultation.
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