HOW TO OBTAIN PANAMA RESIDENCY IN 2025?
Our immigration attorneys assist clients to obtain their Panama permanent residency

HOW PANAMA IMMIGRATION LAWS WORK?
In order to file for Panama residency, applicants need to hire a Panamanian attorney to represent them before the Panama immigration office. Upon retaining our immigration attorneys, we would file the required documents to obtain your visa residency. It is required that all foreign documents to be authenticated by Apostiling them as well to be translated by a certified translator to Spanish language. Initially, we obtain temporary residency visa and after 4- 6 months, we assist you to secure Panama permanent residency.
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FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA PROGRAM
Friendly Nations Visa is a popular residency program that provides residency to citizens of 50 Friendly Nations. Citizens of 50 Friendly Nations can obtain residency by choosing one of the following options:
- By having employment or own a COMPANY in Panama
- Invest in Panama real estate properties in the amount of $200,000.
- Bank deposit of $200,000. for a minimum of 3 years.
The Friendly Nations residency program initially grants a 2-year temporary residency and the applicants may obtain permanent residency after 2 years. Proof of economic solvency can be achieved by purchasing a real estate property valued at $200,000.
One of the benefits of this program is that Friendly Nations Residents can work in Panama and after 5 years of permanent residency, can apply to become citizens of Panama. Every citizen of Panama can apply to the passport office and receive his Panama passport. Friendly Nations Residency Visa also grants spouses and minor children of the applicants, Panama residency.
Contact us today for the list of 50 Friendly Nations.
GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM
Panama is an ideal country for international investors who are looking to diversify their investments. There are a great deal of investment opportunities available in Panama and we recommend investors to set up a Panama company and own 100% shares of their corporation.

INVESTORS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Investors may choose one of the following options:
- Real Estate Investment of $300,000.
- Securities Investment of $500,000. ( invest in Panama stocks & bonds )
- Bank Deposit of $750,000.
It is important to note that Panama is the best TAX HAVEN DESTINATION in the world. International investors are exempt from taxes due to its special Corporate Tax Laws. Contact us if you need additional information on PANAMA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
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PENSIONADA VISA PROGRAM
PANAMA IS RANKED NO. 1 DESTINATION for retirement according to the recent New York Times article. It is not surprising that many EXPATS have chosen Panama as their retirement home. Panama Immigration laws are designed to attract retirees from all over the world. Individuals who receive a fixed income of $1,000. per month, can become residents of Panama. Obtaining residency for retirees is easy as long as they can provide proof of lifetime income. In addition, retirees spouses and minor children are eligible for Panama residency. Get in touch if you are interested in retirement residency program.
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REFORESTATION PROGRAM
Investors who are interested in reforestation projects and willing to invest a minimum of $100,000. can obtain permanent residency. The reforestation investors can become citizens of Panama after 5 years and obtain Panama passport. Contact us for reforestation program, via EMAIL
DOMESTIC WORKER PROGRAM
Panamanian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor and offer employment to foreign domestic workers and in exchange foreign workers obtain residency. Domestic workers such as maids, gardeners & chauffeurs are qualified to apply under this residency program. The residency of a domestic worker expires in one year but it can be renewed each year. Get in touch, if you are interested in this type of residency option.
MARRIAGE TO A PANAMA CITIZEN PROGRAM
A foreign citizen can obtain residency by marrying a Panamanian citizen or a permanent resident. Upon marriage, spouses receive temporary residency and after 2 years of being married, would obtain permanent residency. To qualify under this residency program, immigration law requires a marriage certificate and both husband & wife will be interviewed by the immigration officials. Get in touch with us if you are interested to marry a Panama citizen.
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REQUIRED RESIDENCY DOCUMENTS
- All residency applications must be submitted by a Panamanian attorney
- A valid passport
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- All documents must be translated to Spanish
- All documents must be authenticated
- Police report ( proof of no criminal activities in the past )
- Certificate of good health
- Spouse & minor children can be added to the principal application
- Required immigration fees must be paid
- Proof of economic solvency
GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS TODAY TO PROCEED WITH RELOCATION TO PANAMA
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