PANAMA IMMIGRATION LAWYERS 

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO OBTAIN RESIDENCY VISA, HIRING A TRUSTED IMMIGRATION LAWYER IS THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.

PANAMA IMMIGRATION & RESIDENCY VISA EXPERTS

We know the Panama immigration laws and how the visa residency process works.  Our experienced Panamanian lawyers have been assisting expats to relocate to Panama for the past 15 years.   In fact, we are known as trusted lawyers in Panama and have helped hundreds of foreign individuals, who chose to call Panama home, to obtain their residency visa either for retirement or investment reasons.   SEE SOME OF OUR CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS HERE. 

 WHY CHOOSE OUR IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS?

• WE ARE EXPERT IN PANAMA IMMIGRATION LAWS & RESIDENCY VISA   

• WE PROVIDE FIRST CLASS SERVICE TO OUR CLIENTS

• WE ARE THE TRUSTED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS IN PANAMA

PANAMA LEGAL CENTER has more than 15 years of experience in Panama Immigration Laws & obtaining residency visas for expats. 

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EMAIL: customer@panamalegalcenter.com

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PANAMA PENSIONADA VISA; YOUR GUIDE TO RETIREMENT IN PANAMA

 Panama consistently ranks high on International Living’s Retirement Index, having ranked 1st in 2022 and 4th in 2024.  Moreover, it is no surprise that Forbes magazine have praised this small Central American country for its security, low living costs and simplified immigration residency visa process.

 Panama Pensionado Visa offers an affordable pathway for foreigners to retire in Panama and enjoy their golden years in paradise. In fact, our immigration lawyers would obtain permanent residency visa for retirees in less than 6 months. 

PENSIONADA RESIDENCY VISA REQUIREMENTS

The only requirement for applying pensionada visa, is to have a lifetime pension (income) of US$1,000. per month. Pensionada visa program is often called "retirement visa", however this program is available to anyone older than 18 years of age. 

ATTENTION AMERICAN CITIZENS

IF YOUR FBI REPORT HAS A DING ON IT, OUR EXPERT IMMIGRATION LAWYERS COULD ASSIST YOU TO OBTAIN RESIDENCY VISA.

YES, WE CAN SOLVE YOUR FBI ISSUE!

CONSULT WITH US TODAY!

 IMMIGRATION LAWS & HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

Panama laws require that all applicants who wish to obtain residency visa, to hire a Panamanian attorney to represent them before the immigration office.  Therefore, clients are required to sign a power of attorney before a notary public upon arrival in Panama.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF PENSIONADA VISA?

   A. Pensionado Visa  provides many discounts to retirees such as:

• • 20% discount on doctor’s bills and 15% on hospital expenses 
  • 10% discount on medicine
  • 25% discounts on utility bills
  • 25% discount on airline tickets and 30% on other transportation
  • 20% discount on restaurants
  • 50% discount at hotels from Monday to Thursday, 30% on weekends
  • And much more...

Q. HOW TO APPLY & OBTAIN PENSIONADA RESIDENCY VISA?

A. Just follow these 3 easy steps 

STEP 1. CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR CHAT

STEP 2. SEND US THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

STEP 3.  FLY TO PANAMA AND RECEIVE YOUR PENSIOANADA RESIDENCY VISA

Q. WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PENSIONADA VISA?

A. To obtain pensionada visa, the following two (2) documents  are required; 

1. Pension confirmation letter: Retirees need to have a minimum pension ( income ) of $1,000. per month.  For example social security benefits, VA benefits, annuity or private pension income is acceptable.

2.   Police report clearance  confirming that the applicant has no prior criminal activities in the past (FBI report for Americans and RCMP report for Canadians) 

NOTE A:  All the documents must be apostiled in the home land and then translated to Spanish language by a certified translator in Panama.

NOTE B: American, Canadian and European citizens can travel to Panama without visa and are allowed to stay for a period of up to 180 days. 

Q. HOW TO APOSTILE YOUR DOCUMENTS?

A. Panama requires all foreign documents such as police clearance report, pension benefit certificates, marriage certificates and birth certificates to be apostiled before submitting for residency visa. There are 2 options for apostiling a document;

1. Apostile Agency in your country
2. Panama Consulate in your country  

If you are living in a country that has Apostile Agency, then you may choose to apply for apostile of your documents through this channel. For example, if you are living in Europe, you can get your documents apostiled through the Apostile Agency in your country.

Q. HOW TO BECOME RESIDENT OF PANAMA? 

A.  Pensionada visa residency process is as follows; 

  1.    TEMPORARY PENSIONADA VISA RESIDENCY

Upon your arrival in Panama, our attorneys will finalize the required documentation in order to submit to the immigration agency. Once the residency visa application is approved, clients will be granted a temporary residency visa ID card and it is valid for 6 months.

  2.    PERMANENT PENSIONADA VISA RESIDENCY

Within 6 months, we notify clients to fly to Panama again and receive their permanent residency visa ID card.

 3.    E- CEDULA ID CARD FROM TRIBUNAL ELECTORAL

E-CEDULA is optional however we highly recommend to apply for it as soon as you become permanent resident of Panama.

Q. HOW TO RETIRE & RELOCATE TO PANAMA? 

A.   Relocating to Panama provides a  new cultural & lifestyle experience for both retirees and investors.  Consult with us for our complete relocation services. 

Q. CAN YOU OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA?

A. YES , WE WOULD ASSIST YOU TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA.     Our advisors would assist clients to open a bank account in Panama.  In addition, for qualified investors, we  can open bank accounts virtually without clients being in Panama.  Some of the local Panama banks  include Banco General, Banistmo, BAC, Credicorp bank & Banesco.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA, GET IN TOUCH WITH US NOW!

   Q. WHY RETIREES RELOCATING TO PANAMA?

A. Many retirees are relocating to Panama for various reasons;

• Panama is a safe & secure country

• Time to retire and enjoy your golden years in paradise

• Many discounts and benefits for retirees

• The best tropical paradise

• Tax exemption for retirees and investors