Domestic Worker Visa (Visa de Trabajadores Domésticos)

Panama•North America

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Domestic Worker Visa (Visa de Trabajadores Domésticos)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

USD $650

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 to 5 years

1 yr initial · extendable to 5 · Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

For foreign nationals employed as domestic workers (e.g., cleaners, nannies, gardeners, drivers).

This visa category allows foreign nationals to work in domestic roles such as nannies, cleaners, or drivers for Panamanian citizens or residents. It is a temporary status that can be renewed annually for up to five years. It does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency in Panama.

Cost Breakdown

National TreasuryUSD $100

Repatriation DepositUSD $500

Resident Card FeeUSD $50

TotalUSD $650

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extendable up to	5 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Employment contract

Employer's proof of economic solvency

Health certificate

Criminal record

Proof of social security affiliation

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Employment contract

Employer's proof of economic solvency (bank letter, tax return, or work letter)

Health certificate

Criminal record

Proof of social security affiliation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows legal employment in domestic sector
Renewable for up to 5 years

Worth Knowing

Does not lead to permanent residency
Requires employer sponsorship
Complex application process
Employer lacks sufficient economic solvency
Criminal record issues

Application Process

Draft employment contract

Submit application to SNM

Pay treasury and repatriation fees

Obtain residency card

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