Ofqual Regulated TEFL Diploma for English Teachers in Panama
Program Overview
Panama asks a foreign teacher hired by a private employer for a work permit and a residence permit. The Servicio Nacional de Migración, SNM, offers foreign staff of private companies a provisional permanent residence permit, capped at 10% of the ordinary workforce and granted in two year periods before you may seek permanent residency.
Your file goes through SNM with a health certificate, a crimi...
Panama asks a foreign teacher hired by a private employer for a work permit and a residence permit. The Servicio Nacional de Migración, SNM, offers foreign staff of private companies a provisional permanent residence permit, capped at 10% of the ordinary workforce and granted in two year periods before you may seek permanent residency.
Your file goes through SNM with a health certificate, a criminal record certificate, a contract the Ministry of Labor has endorsed, proof of Caja de Seguro Social enrollment and a notarized power of attorney. If you came as a tourist and one item is still missing, SNM lets you ask for up to 60 extra days.
No TEFL certificate replaces those papers, but it gives a school something to check. The Level 5 TEFL Diploma, Ofqual 610/1571/4, is a 180 hour qualifica...
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- Panama
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 4-10 weeks: $199
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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When a private employer hires you as foreign staff, the SNM route is a provisional permanent residence permit, limited to 10% of the company's ordinary workforce. You also need a work permit and a contract the Ministry of Labor has endorsed. SNM issues the permit for two year periods, and permanent residency becomes an option after that. Your employer also supplies a letter stating your position and salary.
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