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Panama Police Clearance Certificate (For Seafarers) – Apply from India
Worked on board a Panamanian-flagged vessel and now asked for a police clearance from Panama? We check your vessel documents, prepare the application with you, follow it up and keep you updated on WhatsApp.
Verified byLezitha HameedCEO, Trueway International
- About 25 working days
- Fee confirmed before you start
- Managed from India
Notice: Trueway provides independent documentation support and is not affiliated with Panamanian authorities or any embassy.
Who needs a Panama police clearance?
Crew who worked on Panamanian-flagged ships. It applies only to them.
Maritime employment
A shipping company or a new contract asks for a clearance from the flag state.
Seafarer documentation
Flag state compliance or a transfer to another vessel needs the certificate.
A visa or immigration file
An embassy asks for a clearance covering your time on a Panamanian-flagged ship.
What you receive
Real documents from recent cases, shown with the personal details hidden.
View largerPanama police certificate
Issued by the Dirección de Investigación Judicial, Policía Nacional (Ministerio de Seguridad Pública).
- Your name, nationality and passport number
- The statement that the records hold no information on personal antecedents
- Marked for international use only
- Valid for 90 days, as the certificate states
- Written in Spanish
View largerApostille, when the destination asks for it
Issued by the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Departamento de Autenticación y Legalización).
- Certifies the seal on the certificate: here, the Dirección de Investigación Judicial
- Carries a number and a QR code the receiving office can check in the ministry's electronic register
- Needed only if the country or office you apply to asks for it. We check that for your case
Website of the issuing authority, Policía Nacional de Panamá:policia.gob.pa
Names, numbers, signatures, stamps with serial numbers and the QR code are hidden. The authority decides the layout and can change it.
How it works
Who does what, from your first message to the certificate.
Step 1: Tell us about your stay in Panama
YouThe Panamanian-flagged vessel you worked on, your seaman's book, and which office is asking for the certificate.
Step 2: We send your checklist and the fee
TruewayOn WhatsApp, for your case, with the expected time. You decide after you have seen them.
Step 3: We prepare the application with you
TruewayWe check your copies and prepare the application. You review every detail before it is submitted.
Step 4: The Panamanian police issue the certificate
AuthorityThe Dirección de Investigación Judicial checks its records and decides. Trueway does not control this step; we follow it up.
Step 5: Certificate, and apostille if you need it
TruewayWe check the certificate with you. If your destination asks for an apostille from the Panama Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we arrange that as well.
Documents you'll need
For crew of Panamanian-flagged vessels. All copies must be clear and readable.
Educational certificates, good standing certificates and professional licences are not needed. Your exact list is confirmed after your enquiry.
What does it cost?
Connect with the Trueway team for the fee. We confirm it on WhatsApp, together with the expected time, before you decide.
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Valid for 90 days
The certificate states that it is valid for 90 days, so apply close to the day you need it.
Only for Panamanian-flagged ships
The vessel documents must clearly show the flag state. Wrong ship details delay the application, so we check them first.
Your documents stay private
We ask only for the copies your application needs and never share them with advertisers.
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What clients say about their PCC
Google reviews that mention a PCC. The one about this page comes first.
baljinder singh sidhu
Excellent service by Trueway Internationl in helping me obtain Police Clearance Certificate from Panama. Rineesha R (Senior Document Analyst) managed the process diligently. I am satisfied with their service.I highly recommend this company.
ryan berongoy
Ms. Noorshidha is very professional and very helpful all throughout the process. So, I found there Agency through Google Search because I am looking for an agency to process my Saudi Police clearance as I am already here in Australia..(for visa application). So, I verified there agency if they are legit and indeed, they are legit! I can even search the name of Ms. Noorshidha through Google and her name, position, duties, etc. will appear there. I am Ryan, a filipino citizen living here in Australia and I would like to say THANK YOU SO MUCH TO TRUEWAY INTERNATIONAL especially to Ms. Noorshidha for helping me obtaine my Saudi Police Clearance.. thank you so much Maam! God bless always..🙏🙏🙏
Jency Moncy
Highly recommend Mary Jemi here. This is our second time working with her for PCC. As usual excellent communication and detailed explanation of the process. We got PCC for Bahrain this time and previously for Oman. Both times process was very straightforward. Ask for her when you call the office!
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Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about the police clearance certificate from Panama.
Who needs Panama Police Clearance?
Seafarers who worked on Panamanian-flagged vessels.
Is an educational certificate required?
No. Educational or professional certificates are not required.
How long does Panama PCC take?
Approximately 25 working days. It depends on the authority's verification and on how clear your documents are. We tell you the expected time for your case before you decide.
How long is a Panama PCC valid?
90 days: the certificate states this itself. The office you submit it to may also set its own limit, so apply close to your submission date.
Can I apply from India?
Yes. The process can be managed from India.
Do I need an apostille on the Panama PCC?
Only if the country or office you apply to asks for it. The apostille is issued by the Panama Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tell us where the certificate is going and we check.
What does a Panama PCC cost?
Connect with the Trueway team on WhatsApp. We confirm the fee and the expected time before you decide.
Is Trueway part of the Panama police or a government body?
No. Trueway provides independent documentation support and is not affiliated with any council, embassy or government authority. The certificate is issued by the Panamanian police, not by Trueway.
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