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City of Knowledge Researcher Temporary Residence

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The pathway targets foreigners who enter Panama as researchers under a temporary permit granted through the City of Knowledge Foundation (Ciudad del Saber); Article 108 lists researcher among the Foundation's subcategories alongside professor, entrepreneur, technician and student.

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  • The source does not define what qualifies a person as a researcher (field, academic qualifications or level of recognition).

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes. A certification from the City of Knowledge Foundation, issued through its Executive Director, must state the existence of the company, the work performed by the foreigner and the term of stay; in addition, the company must issue a letter of responsibility stating the researcher's activity and the salary to be earned.

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether the holder may change employer, work independently or start a business, and the family position.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

City of Knowledge permits (researcher, teacher, entrepreneur, technician, student) are granted for periods set by their special laws up to a total of six (6) years and, unless the special law sets another term, are extendable annually; an extension requires presenting the same requirements again. The official source does not state a longer-term residence path.

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  • Duration text comes from the SNM City of Knowledge Technician checklist, whose quoted article covers researchers; no longer-term residence direction stated.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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