Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Panama's Humanitarian/Refugee/Asylum Visa offers international protection to individuals fleeing persecution, generalized violence, internal conflicts, or massive human rights violations in their home countries, providing legal stay and safety in Panama.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on the 1951 Refugee Convention or meet criteria under the 1984 Cartagena Declaration, such as fleeing widespread violence or human rights abuses.
Processing Time: ~365 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.mingob.gob.pa/comision-nacional-para-la-proteccion-de-refugiados-conare/
Summary: This visa grants humanitarian protection in Panama for those fleeing persecution or widespread violence. Eligibility requires demonstrating a well-founded fear. It offers legal stay and a path to residency.