Student visa
Reviewed by Hassim Patel Bhana, Managing Partner · Updated
The student visa is for full-time students at schools and universities recognised by the Ministry of Education. It requires an admission letter and full-time daytime enrolment. Working is not allowed on this permit, except for internships that the programme requires. It grants temporary residency for the duration of your studies.
Key points
- For full-time students at institutions recognised by the Ministry of Education.
- An admission letter is required.
- Enrolment must be full time and during the day.
- Working is not allowed, except internships the programme requires.
- It grants temporary residency for the length of your studies.
- 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
Can I work while I study?
No, except for internships your programme requires.
Do evening courses qualify?
No. Enrolment must be full time and during the day.
What happens when I finish?
The permit is tied to your studies, so settling in Panama afterwards means moving to another route.
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.