Work permit / employment-based residence (Permiso de Trabajo (Ministerio de Trabajo – MITRADEL))
Work permit / employment-based residence is a residence route in Panama (취업). Employer-sponsored residence + MITRADEL work permit, subject to foreign-staff quotas (generally 10% ordinary / 15% specialists); many professions reserved for Panamanians. Friendly Nations nationals can use employment contract route.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Panama-source employment income taxed up to 25%; foreign income untaxed.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| 카테고리 | 취업 |
|---|---|
| 투자 | — |
| 수수료(가족) | — |
| 소득 / 년 | — |
| 자산 | — |
| 최소 체류 | 0 |
| 영주권 | 2 |
| 시민권 | 7 |
| 취업 | yes |
| 자격 | all |
| 세금 | Panama-source employment income taxed up to 25%; foreign income untaxed. |
| 기준일 | 2026-10 |
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