How to obtain research permits in Panama

MIAMBIENTE Research Permits

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has a website explaining the details of research and collecting permits in Panama. If your project will take place in location where there is a STRI station they will help you to apply for the permits.  If your project is not in a STRI location contact directly: 
MIAMBIENTE, Dirección de Áreas Protegidas y Biodiversidad
Phone: (507) 500-0855

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Important documents

Research Application 

terrestrial_permit_28-3-2012.doc
File Size:	267 kb
File Type:	doc

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Letter of Commitment

letter_of_commitment_3_24_2010.doc
File Size:	54 kb
File Type:	doc

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You will also need

• Curriculum Vitae (in spanish)
  
• Panamanian colleague or student participating in the project
  
• List of publication

Whale-watching Licenses

Please refer to the Whale-watching regulation for more information on how to get the license or call to MIAMBIENTE, Dirección de Costas y Mares ​(507) 232-9600

Important marine mammal legislation in panama

Ley 13​. Marine Mammals and Marine Corridors of Panama.
Resolution No. DM-0530-2017. Whale-watching regulation.