Panama
MIRPS National Action Plan Focus Areas in Panama
Protection
11 commitments
Jobs and Livelihoods
3 commitments
Education
2 commitments
Health
1 commitment
Social Protection
3 commitments
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Achievements and progress in 2025
The average processing time for refugee status determination applications was reduced to 2–3 months, from submission to final decision.
Panama has granted refugee status to 2,661 individuals to date.
99 work permits were issued in 2025 to individuals granted refugee status or whose applications were admitted for processing.
