Executive in the Colón Free Zone
Reviewed by Hassim Patel Bhana, Managing Partner · Updated
This route is for executives, managers and specialised technicians at companies licensed in the Colón Free Zone. It requires a salary of at least $2,000 a month. It grants temporary residency, tied to the position and the licensed company rather than to you personally.
Key points
- For executives, managers and specialised technicians in the Colón Free Zone.
- The employer must be a company licensed in the Free Zone.
- A salary of at least $2,000 a month.
- It grants temporary residency.
- The permit is tied to the position with that licensed company.
- Each one must be apostilled, or legalised, in the country that issued it.
- Each one must be translated into Spanish by an authorised public translator in Panama, which the firm coordinates.
Frequently asked questions
Does any Colón employer qualify?
No. The company must hold a licence in the Colón Free Zone.
Is this permanent residency?
No. It grants temporary residency, tied to the position.
What is the minimum salary?
At least $2,000 a month.
How long are my documents valid?
Six months from the date each document was issued, not from the date it was apostilled. That is why we ask you to request them close to filing rather than at the start of your planning.