MIGRATION - VISAS IN PANAMA
Want to live in Panama? Are you retired and looking for a place to live? Panama is the perfect choice for a new home.​

Making the move to  Panama is easy.  Visas are available for those who wish to make a small investment,  who are retired, pensioner, student, technician, married  to a Panamanian, executive in the  Colon Free Zone, amongst others types of visas. We will work diligently to find the right type of visa which fits your needs. Further advising you in great detail which visa is your best option to help you make the choice to live in our tropical  paradise.

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Residency Programs
In order to promote investment and tourism in the country the government of Panama has created specific visa programs which are of particular interest to foreigners and retirees planning to obtain temporary or permanent residence in Panama. Many of these programs also allow for the visa holder to have the right to a Panamanian passport.

A further look at the most popular migration visas in Panama.  Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Pensioner Tourist Visa
This visa requires that the individual seeking this visa be retired with a pension derived from a private or public company.  Applicants are required to receive a minimum pension income of $ 1000.00 and $ 250.00 for each dependent he or she may wish to sponsor.

Key Benefits:
Permanent, indefinite residency in Panama.
Exemption from tax payments and a variety of valuable discounts on many services offered in Panama.

Self Economic Solvency Visa
Individuals seeking this visa can choose from the following three options:

1. Fixed Term:  A minumum sum of $300,000.00 is set for a fixed time at a local bank for a period of three years
2. Real Estate Investment: Individuals who buy personal property with a minimum value of $ 300,000.00 and  provide evidence to support such payments and maintain their cost of living.
3. + Fixed Term Investment in Real Estate: This option includes the two mentioned above: Purchasing  personal property and establish a fixed deposit in a local bank, with a minimum deposti of of U.S. $ 300,000.

Key Benefits:
Permanent Residence is granted after completing one year of  temporary residencey.
The right to acquire the Panamanian identity card known as a Cedula.
Option to apply for Panamanian nationality after completing 5 years of permanent residency.

Visa Entrepreneur / Investor.
Designed for those who want to establish a business in Panama. This Visa requires a minimum investment of $ 150,000.  To apply for this visa type of visa, the business created must have employed a minimum of 3 Panamanian employees.

All afflictions for Visas in Panama must be made through a lawyer or law firm in Panama.

There is no age limit to apply for Visa programs mentioned, except the age of pensioner, which is 18 years in Panama. Under 18 will qualify for the visa as dependents of their parents.
All documents brought from abroad must be authenticated by a notary and additionally authenticated by the Panama Consulate or be stamped with the Apostille seal, which is available through each State's Secretary of State office.
All documents must be current (dated no less than  3 months from original issued date).
Petitioner’s passport must be valid for at one year prior to expiring.
Dependents must provide a marriage certificate. If a petitioner want to include their children in the visa program birth certificates must also be supplied for these individuals.
All applications for Visas are required to have a health certificate
Additional documents may be requested.

Please contact us for more information on the above programs. A lawyer specializing in the subject will be happy to assist you with your questions.​