By Fred & Linda (Posted to Americans in Panama) - Paying It Forward - Thanks to all for info to get Multi Entry Visa renewed. Here is the scoop. Guard at entrance was enforcing dress code! Fred had on jean's shorts that were below the knee with short sleeve shirt and wouldn't let him in. Not knowing if I could apply for his without him we took our chances and Fred waited outside. We arrived about 11am and were completed in about 30-45 minutes. 1. Window #8 in the back across from cashier has a sign that says this is the place. Hours 7:30am to 1:30pm. 2. You can cut into line to get the form and then step back to fill it out. We found the copy guy outside across the street to make a copy of each as required and he even helped with a couple items in Spanish we didn't understand. There is also a place inside to get copies, but much faster outside. Of course, Fred was banished to wait outside anyway. (more)


3. Now is the time to get your elbows working as the line back at the window has no continuity. Once in the chair in front of the #8 window, the clerk takes your passport, both copies of form, and copy of your cedular and checks in the computer. She gives you a slip to go to the cashier window and pay your $100 or in our case $100 each as I could submit both our applications. Saw many multiple submissions by one person.

4. Go to the cashier and pay. Make sure they spell your name correctly.

5 Go back to the #8 clerk window with your receipts and interrupt as she will give you a copy of you application with the receipt attached and tell you to come back in 2 days. Didn't ask if we could get it immediately, but did see some people waiting and appeared to get their passports back. They keep your passport to stamp it with the MEV so make sure you keep a copy.

6. So will see when I go back on Friday to see Clerk #8 if what was fairly hassle free actually finshes without complications.

7. Final conclusion... Don't need to pay an attorney, have an adventure.

8. If you don't hear from us after Friday, all went well.

Thanks again to all who paid it forward.

Fred & Linda
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