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Work Visa in Panama: The Employer-Sponsored Route
A foreigner working in Panama requires two approvals: a work permit from MITRADEL and an immigration permit from the Servicio Nacional de Migración. The process begins with a job offer from a Panamanian employer, who acts as the sponsor for the work visa.
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