Panama Work Permit Photo — Exact MITRADEL Standard
Get a compliant 2x2-inch white-background photo for your Panama work permit (permiso de trabajo) — built to the exact MITRADEL specification, with a free preview before you pay.
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Panama Work permit photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Panama Work permit photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 51 × 51 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your Work permit photo: what matters
When applying for a Panama work permit (permiso de trabajo), your photograph must meet the precise standard set by the Ministerio de Trabajo y Desarrollo Laboral (MITRADEL), the authority that issues all work authorisations tied to Migración residence categories. A non-compliant photo is one of the most common reasons applications are delayed or returned — and preparing it correctly from the start saves you time and money.
Panama follows the 2x2-inch (51x51 mm) convention, the same format used for US visas and passports, which means Panamanian authorities, immigration lawyers, and notarías are all calibrated to this dimension. The photo is submitted as part of the physical document file alongside your passport copy and Migración residence category documentation. Because the file is reviewed manually by MITRADEL clerks, quality and dimensional accuracy matter: a photo that is even slightly off-size, off-colour, or printed on glossy stock has been known to draw a rejection note at the counter.
- Dimensions: 51 × 51 mm (1205 × 1205 px at 600 dpi)
- Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no off-white, cream, or grey tones
- Face coverage: face must fill 50–69% of the frame height
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking directly at the camera
- Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
- Headwear: only religious headwear that does not obscure the face is allowed
- Recency: the photo must have been taken within the last six months
- Lighting: even, shadow-free — no shadows on the face or background
- Common reasons photos are rejected at MITRADEL:
- Background is off-white, light grey, or slightly warm-toned — Panamanian clerks require a pure white field that matches the printed page
- Face proportion is too small — applicants submitting standard portrait crops often leave too much headroom, pushing the face below the 50% threshold
- Glasses left on — even thin wire frames or anti-reflective lenses are grounds for rejection since Panama aligned its work-permit standard with US-style photo rules
- Photo older than six months — MITRADEL considers recency a verification measure, and a date discrepancy between the photo and the application date is flagged during review
Upload your photo and it is automatically cropped, resized, and background-corrected to the exact 51×51 mm MITRADEL specification — no guesswork, no rulers. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment so you can confirm it looks right. Pay only for the final print-ready file. If MITRADEL or your immigration lawyer rejects the photo for a technical reason covered by the standard, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund — your application should not be held up by a photograph.
How we make your Work permit photo meet the official standard — Panama, 51 × 51 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, against the exact format requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted Work permit photo looks like
Panama · 51 × 51 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 51 × 51 mm · 1205 × 1205 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 50–69%
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Print size is 51 × 51 mm and the digital file is 1205 × 1205 px.
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Panama, 51 × 51 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Work permit photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Panama Work permit photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a Work permit photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Panama Work permit photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Panama Work permit photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Panama Work permit photos
What size photo is required for a Panama work permit?
Does the background have to be pure white — can it be off-white or light grey?
Can I wear glasses in my Panama work permit photo?
How recent does the photo need to be?
Do I see the photo before I pay?
What happens if MITRADEL rejects my photo?
Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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