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Immigration

We have one of the most active and well-established immigration practices in Panama.

Our services focus on corporate labor operations (expatriations, visas, and work permits), as well as migration processes for investors, corporate executives, retirees, and tourists. We have served as migration advisors across a wide range of sectors for both local and multinational clients, including nonprofit organizations, international bodies, and regional offices of multinational companies.

We assist companies in large-scale hiring processes for foreign technical personnel, particularly after securing major projects with the State. Additionally, we provide guidance to prestigious international schools and universities in the hiring of foreign labor.

Our specialized and dedicated team goes beyond the surface of each individual case. We accompany clients throughout their entire migration process, helping them in selecting the most suitable visa based on their short, medium, and long-term objectives.

We were actively involved in drafting the Special Regime for Multinational Companies Providing Manufacturing-Related Services (Régimen Especial de Empresas Multinacionales para la Prestación de Servicios Relacionados con la Manufactura –EMMA-), as well as the Law on Multinational Companies Headquarters (Ley de Sedes de Empresas Multinacionales –SEM-) concerning migration regulations and the Qualified Investor Visa requirements, among others.

Notable Transactions:

Among our notable transactions, we have supported subcontractors involved in mega-projects such as the Panama Metro, the expansion of the Panama Canal, and wind turbine projects. Our goal was to facilitate the entry of highly skilled technical personnel into Panama, considering the usual restrictions imposed by immigration regulations.

Team

Partner

Enna Ferrer de Carles

Partner

Nelson E. Sales A.