Living and Working in Panama
Requesting A Disabled Parking Permit In Panama
Disabled parking permits in Panama are issued by the Secretaria Nacional de Discapacidad (SENADI).
SENADI’s office is located in La Boca, near the Freeway store, and its phone number is 377-0928. SENADI is open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
When applying for a disabled parking permit at SENADI, you must present:
- Two passport-sized photos,
- A copy of a Panamanian ID or a U.S. passport, and
- A doctor’s letter, signed and stamped by the physician and addressed “To Whom It May Concern,” describing:
- Your diagnosis,
- Your symptoms, and
- Any medical aid devices that you must use (such as a wheelchair or walker).
You will also have to complete a form with information about your car, such as the plate number, VIN number, make and model.