Deadline to renew expired residence permits extended By: Nadia Nealy June 6, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. The Panamanian government has extended the deadline to renew expired residence permits. Key Points: Foreign nationals living in Panama whose Read More
COVID-19: New testing, quarantine measures in place for travel from South America By: Nadia Nealy April 2, 2021 News COVID-19 Comments are off for this post. The Panamanian government has introduced new travel requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Key Points: Anyone entering Panama must Read More
COVID-19: Country’s rollout of vaccine to include foreign national By: Nadia Nealy March 2, 2021 News COVID-19 Comments are off for this post. Panama has introduced an online platform for foreign nationals living in the country to register for the COVID-19 vaccine. Key Read More
COVID-19: Commercial air travel resumes for citizens and residents By: Sydney Wolak September 2, 2020 News COVID-19 Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH The government of Panama has reopened commercial flights for citizens and residents with some restrictions. Limited humanitarian Read More
COVID-19: Filing extensions announced for residence permits, other documents By: Sydney Wolak June 9, 2020 News COVID-19 Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH The government has granted extensions for residence permit filing, as well as other immigration-related documentation. Key Points: Read More
International flights halted to mitigate COVID-19 spread By: Sydney Wolak March 23, 2020 News COVID-19 Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH The government has halted all international flights, beginning March 22 and lasting 30 days. Key Points: All Read More
Foreign travel suspension and quarantine announced By: Sydney Wolak March 19, 2020 News COVID-19 Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH The Panamanian government recently announced new travel restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Key points: Effective March 16, all Read More
Reinstatement of Status process streamlined By: Sydney Wolak October 8, 2019 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Panama has simplified the process for Reinstatement of Status applications. What does the change Read More
Options expanded for SEM visa holders seeking permanent residence By: Sydney Wolak June 27, 2019 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Panama has expanded the options for SEM visa holders seeking permanent residence. What does Read More
Sweeping immigration, labor law changes take effect By: Sydney Wolak June 11, 2019 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH What is the change? Panama has overhauled its immigration and labor laws. What does the change mean? The changes Read More