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How strict are the work permit rules

I wanted to know what kind of work/jobs need a work permit. How strict is it. Is someone able to do voluntary work, help out, work with tips etc or do they all need a work permit. I know different countries have different rules. I think i was told it was ok for that here but i'm not sure anymore.

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  • Working without a work permit can get you deported. You can teach for free but not ask for any money because it is then considered working
    • Or provide a service for free but then at what point is it considered working. You can accept donations with the right intentions but depends how it is viewed. People will say its wrong, the immigration could say either also. Its difficult. This is the issue everywhere. 

      • If they say they are teaching let's say yoga and they do so for a set "donation"'then it is up to the interpretation of the authorities, but once you set a fee for a service it might not be considered volunteer work but performing a service for you need a RUC and authorization
  • Getting donations? I don't think so because there are expat-led organizations supported by Panamanian businesses that routinely seek and get donations. What is the source of your information?
  • They are very strict and fines will be doubled for those who hire employees without a work permit.
    Pensionados are not allowed to work however, they can volunteer.

    Working for tips is not customary except for the bag boys at supermarkets.
  • In some countries it is more relaxed than others and the rules are different. For example, working voluntarily getting donations is ok. If i have to get a work permit that is fine my paperwork is ready. But wasn't sure if it is needed or necessary if i wanted to provide a service/hobby that I am into.
  • The work permit rules here in Panama are strict however they're not enforced here in Boquete.  View the numerous expat sites (including Ning) and social groups on the internet as well as the email based news feeds and you'll see dozens of expats with pensionado visas without work permits advertising their services.  Some of these people have been doing this for years so it's safe to say there's zero enforcement.

  • You MUST have a work permit to work in Panama.  Volunteering for a charity or charitable organization is not considered working...even though I know a lot of people who put in a lot of hard working hours for charities.  You can go to the https://www.panamatramita.gob.pa/.../ministerio-de-trabajo-y-desar.... information is here.

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