A COMPLETE PANAMA RETIREMENT VISA & RELOCATION GUIDE

GREAT NEWS: If you are receiving a PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENT PENSION of $1,000.  per month, we can assist you to obtain pensionada visa residency in Panama.

Panama is ranked No. 1 destination for retirement according to the recent New York Times article.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO RELOCATE TO PANAMA, PARTNERING WITH A TRUSTED ATTORNEY IS THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME

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Panama retirement visa residency program is known for its one of a kind in the world since Panama is the only country that provides many discounts and benefits to retirees.  Friendly people of Panama, business-oriented environment, and stress free quality of life makes Panama an enticing destination for those seeking stress free retirement & profitable investment.

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BENEFITS OF RETIRING IN PANAMA

Did you know that Panama is the only country in the world that provides a great deal of discounts and benefits to retirees. Some of the benefits include: 

• 15% discount on hospitals & clinics
• 20% discount on pharmacy 
• 25% discount in restaurants
• 25% discount on utility such as electric & water bills
• 25% discount on airline tickets
• 50% discount on cinemas & theaters
• 30-50%  discount on hotels
• Tax exemption for importing household goods
• Tax exemption importing a new vehicle every two years

Our attorneys at PANAMA LEGAL CENTER are dedicated in realizing your dreams of retiring or investing in Panama.

IMAGINE LIVING STRESS FREE IN PANAMA!

RETIREMENT VISA RESIDENCY IN 3 STEPS:

We have made it simple for you to retire in Panama. By following our 3 steps process, our experienced attorneys can secure your Panama retiremet visa.

• STEP 1. GET IN TOUCH WITH US TO RECEIVE THE VISA RESIDENCY APPLICATION FORM
• STEP 2. FEDEX US THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• STEP 3. TRAVEL TO PANAMA AND CLAIM YOUR PENSIONADA VISA RESIDENCY

The Panama Retirement Visa is a great option for those seeking a retirement lifestyle in a tropical country. Retirees receiving a pension of $1,000. ( USD) per month are eligible for the Pensionado Visa Program. Panama provides permanent residency and this program has one of a kind perks and discounts. For each dependent, such as spouse or children, an additional income of $250. is required.

7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER RETIRING IN PANAMA  

• 1. Affordable cost of living
• 2. Panama is a secure country
• 3. Tropical climate all year around
• 4. Discounts of up to 50% on many products / services 
• 5. US dollar currency
• 6. Friendly people of Panama love Expats
• 7. Panama proximity to USA

 

ATTENTION AMERICAN CITIZENS:

GET IN TOUCH WITH US IF YOUR FBI REPORT INDICATES PRIOR ARRESTS

 HOW TO IMMIGRATE TO PANAMA FROM USA?

PENSIONADA VISA

 OUR PANAMA IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS ASSIST RETIREES TO RELOCATE TO PANAMA 

According to the immigration laws, If you are looking to retire in Panama ( PENSIONADA VISA) and obtain retirement residency, you must do so through an immigration lawyer in Panama. Our Panama immigration lawyers assist retired individuals to obtain their retirement visa.  Retirees need to demonstrates a minimum pension of $1,000. per month and an additional income of $250. for each dependent.  Americans may travel to Panama as a tourist and are allowed to stay for 90 days. Upon arrival to Panama, our immigration lawyers obtain permanent residency for American retirees.   In fact, we are known as the TRUSTED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS in Panama. 

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HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US;

Our clients testimonials speak for itself.  Our attorneys with 15 years of experience, have assisted many clients from all over the world to retire in Panama. We be happy to help you if you wish to retire or invest in Panama.

I was ready to retire in Panama and was looking for a competent immigration attorney. Panama Legal Center attorneys helped me to get my pensionada visa even though I had prior arrests on my FBI report. MIKE S. CALIFORNIA USA

Immigration attorneys of Panama Legal Center make your Panama residency visa and immigration process as easy as possible. They are the best legal choice in Panama. BILL K. WISCONSIN USA

We wanted to open an offshore company and bank account in Panama. Attorneys of Panama Legal Center work is excellent and their prices very competitive. PETER P. FLORIDA USA

ADVANTAGES OF OUR IMMIGRATION LAWYERS

1. Our experienced attorneys assist you to get permanent pensionada visa in Panama

2. We can obtain Panama retirement visa residency in even if your FBI report indicates PRIOR ARRESTS.

3. Currently we are offering SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT to retirees for Pensionada visa. 

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  PANAMA RETIREMENT VISA PROCESS

Upon client’s arrival in Panama, we’ll register his passport with the immigration office and then apply for applicant’s retirement visa.  Initially we obtain TEMPORARY RETIREMENT VISA and after about 3-6 months, we secure PERMANENT RETIREMENT VISA.  

We have made it simple & easy for retirees to relocate to Panama. A Pensionado visa in Panama allows a person to live and retire in the country for as long as they want. The visa comes with permanent residency and offers a great deal of  benefits. Simply follow our 3 steps instructions and we’d take care of the rest.  

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OUR OFFICES LOCATED IN PANAMA CITY, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

WHAT IS THE COST OF PENSIONADA VISA? 

WE ARE EFFICIENT AND TRANSPARENT. When you hire our attorneys,  WE SAVE YOU TIME & MONEY!

We have bundled our legal fees and expenses and offer our clients a Panama Residency Package ( PRP ).  PRP include legal fees as well as all the cost associated with obtaining your residency. INQUIRE NOW. Our PRP fee may include all the following services;

• POWER OF ATTORNEY FEES
• NOTARY PUBLIC FEES
• IMMIGRATION FEES
• PASSPORT REGISTERATION FEES
• TRANSLATION FEES
• AUTHENTICATION FEES
• HEALTH CERTIFICATE FEES
• LEGAL FEES

BY CHOOSING OUR LAWYERS, YOU SAVE TIME & MONEY

1. We are expert immigration lawyers and have been serving retirees for the past 15 years

2. We provide FIRST CLASS SERVICE to our clients

3. We care about you and respect your privacy

4. We offer SPECIAL PENSIONADA VISA DISCOUNT (CODE 507)

WE ARE THE PANAMA TRUSTED LAWYERS AND OUR CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS SPEAK FOR ITSELF. CONTACT US NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION & QUOTE

WHY TO RETIRE IN PANAMA?

TOP reasons why PANAMA relocation should be in your mind;

• Panama is a secure country and crime rate is very low
• Cost of living is much lower when compared to USA
• Panama currency is US dollar
• No minimum days in Panama: Retirees can travel or live part-time in other countries without risking their residency status
• Panama proximity to US ( 3 hours flight to Miami )
• Friendly people of Panama welcome American citizens
• Tropical climate all year around
• Stress free environment to enjoy your golden year
• Enjoy beautiful beaches and lush mountain view lifestyle

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR RETIREES

We are providing special discount of 10% to retirees who wish to retire in Panama

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YOU SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH OUR EXPERT IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IF YOUR FBI REPORT SHOWS MULTIPLE ARRESTS?

In order to immigrate to Panama, immigration laws require that American citizens can obtain residency when their FBI report is clean and no arrest or charges appear on their report. In spite of this requirement, our trusted immigration attorneys can obtain Panama residency for Americans that have prior arrests or convictions of certain charges.

Since our immigration lawyers have expedited many residency visas for many Americans, we have the know how and knowledge of immigration laws and how to get around certain elements in order to obtain Panama residency visa. Based on our experience whether you are retired and looking to pensionada residency visa or redy to relocate to Panama via Friendly Nations Visa program, our trusted immigration attorneys are here to help you.

CAN AMERICANS OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA?

Opening a bank account in Panama is a big deal due to many factors such as money laundry or narco activities. Generally foreigners would not be able to open a bank account in Panama. In spite of this strict banking regulation in Panama, Panama Legal Center attorneys can assist their clients to open a bank account in Panama. Having an offshore bank accounts is a plus for businessmen who are doing international trading such as import and export.

In addition to the above, we assist American citizens to open a bank account in Panama so when you are immigrating to Panama, we take you to a local reputable bank in Panama such as Banco General, Banistmo, Banesco, to open a bank account. Our service oriented firm is here to assist you to make you feel at home. Get in touch with us by email at: customer@panamalegalcenter.com and we fill you in all the details.

HOW TO APOSTILE YOUR DOCUMENTS?

Panama immigration laws require that all foreign documents to be apostiled (authenticated) in order to be accepted by the Panama immigration residency process. For example documents such as FBI REPORTS, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, PENSION LETTERS, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS etc. must be Apostiled in the USA in order to be recognized in Panama.

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There are two ways that you can apostile any documents:

1. Apostiling it By Panama Consulate or embassy in the USA

2. Apostiling it By the secretary of State

So before traveling to Panama to obtain your residency, you need to collect all documents necessary and send them to Panama embassy / consulate to be apostiled.

Panama embassy located in Washington DC and you can FEDEX your documents to them to have it apostiled. In addition, there are many Panama consulates in many states such as California, Florida, Texas, New York, etc. that can apostile your documents. Panama consulates charge $30. per documents for apostiling a documents and you need to buy a money order made out to Panama Consulate to attach with your documents. Panama consulate do not accept personal checks.

Here we list Panama Embassy link and contact information for your reference. Visit this link to see related information about apostiling a documents and list of Panama consulates in certain states. https://www.embassyofpanama.org/

EMBASSY OF PANAMA

Location:

2862 McGill Terrace, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Phone number: (202) 483.1407

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM

Please note you can only visit the Embassy with an appointment.

Email

General Inquiries
info@embassyofpanama.org

FBI Background Check * Corporate Documents * Standard Background Checks *

HOW TO OBTAIN A PANAMANIAN DRIVER’S LICENSE

Getting Panama driver license is fairly easy if you have a valid driver license from your home country. No need to take a new driver license test. However you need to pass eye and ear exam. Tourists can drive in Panama with a valid drivers license for a period of 90 days. SERTRACEN is the authorized agency in Panama that issues Panama driver’s licenses.

Please follow guidance from SERTRACEN on how to obtain a driver’s license in Panama for the first time.

HOW TO VALIDATE IF YOU HAVE A US DRIVER’S LICENSE?

1. Make an appointment with U.S. embassy (pa.usembassy.gov) in Panama for notary services.
2. Bring your valid U.S driver license to US embassy in Clayton for verification.
3. Pay the required fee at the U.S. embassy and receive the affidavit from Consulate.
4. Take the U.S. Embassy affidavit along with your valid driver license to SERTRACEN office.
5. You will be receiving your Panama license.

HOW TO BUY A PROPERTY IN PANAMA? FEW IMPORTANT TIPS

In case you are considering to purchase a property in Panama, we recommend to contract a trusted attorney to represent you. Before entering a contract to purchase a land, condo or home, the trusted attorney would perform his due diligence to make sure there is no pending litigation or any other claims against the property.

Once everything is clear, you may enter into a contract to purchase a property. Moreover, we do not recommend to purchase properties that have no title. Contact us today and let us make sure the property you are purchasing is titled and is free of any kind of debt.

Titles Property or Concession property?

A great deal of the land outside Panama City, coastal areas and on islands do not have titles. . Rights of possession and concessions on untitled land increases the risk of ownership disputes and lawsuits in Panama court system. It is recommended that buyers understand the type of property they are purchasing and proceed with caution. Panama’s Registro Publico (Public Registry) is the source of information on all property ownership.

Panamanian Judicial System

disputes takes a long time ( up to 10 years ) and is subject to corruption. The World Economic Forum ranks Panama’s level of judicial independence to be 133 out of 142 countries in the world.

PANAMA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR US EXPATS; HOW IT WORKS

Panama health system is very good and there are modern hospitals and specialists of all kinds. Depend on your budget, you may choose the healthcare system that works for you. US expats and retirees can insure themselves with a fraction of cost when compared to US healthcare system. Retirees many choose from;

• Public healthcare: Panama’s government offers two primary health insurance options:
• 1.The public system is managed by the Social Security Fund, which covers Panamanian workers who contribute to the Social Security fund every month. US EXPATS who do not have private insurance coverage, may go to the Social Security facilities such as clinics and hospital and will be attended by medical professionals.
  • 2.  US EXPATS may also use a low cost public health care system provided by the Ministry of Health and is available for anyone
• Private healthcare: Many US EXPATS opt for private insurance coverage since private facilities provide a comprehensive coverage and no waiting time for a monthly premium.  Premiums for private insurance plans aremuch cheaper than US health care and depends on the coverage, it may run between $100 to $500. a month.

CONTACT US TODAY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT  INSURANCE SYSTEM IN PANAMA OR RETIREMENT VISA. 

Required Documents For Pensionada Visa

Retirees and pensionada applicants can apply for a Panama residency visa by meeting the following requirements:

• Notarized power of attorney
• A valid passport ( minimum of 6 months expiration)
• 5 passport-sized photos
• Apostiled Police report idicating no criminal activities ( FBI report for American citizens). FBI report is valid for 90 days.
• Apostiled Pension letter indicating income of at least $1,000. per month for life. Pension letter is valid for six months.
• Certificate of good health from a Panama doctor
• Sworn declaration form
• Proof of domicile in Panama
• Immigration Fees ( passport registration and Panama ID card)

The following additional documents must be submitted along if applicant has dependent(s);

• Apostiled marriage certificate if married
• Apostiled birth certificates if minor children
• Additional $250. income for each dependent

PANAMA IMMIGRATION LAWS

Panama retirement visa was adopted in the eighties to promote Panamanian tourism & economy.
Applicants for pensionada visa program are required to show proof of a monthly income of at least US$1,000.00 per month. Purchasing a property in Panama for a minimum value of $100,000. is sufficient to qualify for a pension income of $750 per month.
The referred income must be in the form of a pension or retirement, from a government agency or a private company. Moreover, Panama immigration laws require that applicants to hire a Panamanian lawyer to handle and process pensionada visa submission before immigration office.

For additional information, get in touch with us now.

PANAMA RESIDENCY VISA PROGRAMS

Panama provides many Residency programs to individuals & families from all over the world.  Our experienced attorneys would review each client’s profile to customize the residency visa that may fit his profile. We even have been successful in getting residency visa for individuals who could not qualify for various reasons.   GET IN TOUCH WITH US & BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERTISE 

LIST OF THE MOST POPULAR PANAMA RESIDENCY VISA PROGRAMS: 

• PENSIONADA / RETIREMENT RESIDENCY ( $1,000. per month pension)
• INVESTMENT RESIDENCY
• REAL ESTATE RESIDENCY
• CALL CENTER RESIDENCY
• CINEMATOGRAPHY RESIDENCY
• EXPERT RESIDENCY
• DIPLOMATIC RESIDENCY
• RELIGIOUS RESIDENCY
• FIXED DEPOSIT RESIDENCY
• FORESTAL RESIDENCY
• MICRO COMPANY RESIDENCY ($160,000.investment)
• EMPLOYMENT RESIDENCY
• FRIENDLY NATIONS RESIDENCY
• ECONOMIC SOLVENCY RESIDENCY
• MARRIAGE RESIDENCY
• CHILDREN RESIDENCY

PANAMA LEGAL CENTER trusted attorneys have provided legal assistance to international clients for the past 15 years.

OUR VISION IS TO EMPOWER CLIENTS WITH OUR EXPERTISE AND OUR MISSION IS TO OFFER FIRST CLASS SERVICE.

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