Work permit / employment-based residence (Permiso de Trabajo (Ministerio de Trabajo – MITRADEL))
Work permit / employment-based residence is a residence route in Panama (Angajare). 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.
| Categorie | Angajare |
|---|---|
| Investiție | — |
| Taxe (familie) | — |
| Venit / an | — |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | 0 |
| RP | 2 |
| Cetățenie | 7 |
| Muncă | yes |
| Eligibil | all |
| Impozit | Panama-source employment income taxed up to 25%; foreign income untaxed. |
| La data de | 2026-10 |
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