PANAMA PENSIONADA VISA, RETIREMENT RESIDENCY VISA & IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS

BENEFITS OF RETIRING IN PANAMA

  Panama Pensionado Program offers retirees excellent benefits such as:

• Panama is one of the safest countries in Central America.
• Exemption from import tax for household goods.
• Exemption from import taxes to import a new car every two years.
• Substantial discounts on utility bills, airline tickets, restaurants, medical and dental fees, medicine, etc., as follows:
  • 25% discounts on utility bills.
  • 25% discount on airline tickets and 30% on other transportation.
  • 15% discount on loans made in your name.
  • 1% reduction on home mortgages personal residence.
  • 20% discount on doctor’s bills and 15% on hospital services if no insurance applies.
  • 15% off dental and eye exams.
  • 10% discount on medicines.
  • 20% discount on bills for professional and technical services.
  • 50% discount on entrance to movie theaters and cultural and sporting events.
  • 50% discount at hotels from Monday to Thursday, 30% on weekends.
  • Affordable cost of living
  • Friendly people of Panama love Expats
  • Stress free living & Latino culture
  • Tropical climate all year around
  • US dollar currency
  • Panama proximity to USA

HOW TO OBTAIN PENSIONADA VISA?

If you wish to retire in Panama, our expert immigration attorneys can assist and apply to obtain your Pensionada visa. The Pensionada visa grants permanent residency in Panama to retirees who desire to immigrate to Panama.  Retirees need to receive a pension or have a lifetime income of at least US$1,000. per month. Pensionada visa program is often called as "retirement program", however this visa is available to anyone older than 18 years of age.

Our Expats immigration team consist of licensed Panamanian attorneys, assisting retired individuals to obtain pensionada residency visa. Our attorneys have more than 15 years experience servicing Expats in Panama and our expertise include pensionada residency visa, immigration law, retirement residency program and friendly nations visa.

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

ATTENTION AMERICAN & CANADIAN PENSIONADA

GET IN TOUCH WITH US & BENEFIT FROM OUR PENSIONADA VISA DISCOUNT

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PANAMA PENSIONADA VISA APPROVAL PROCESS

A. TEMPORARY PENSIONADA VISA RESIDENCY

STEP1 Action: Client (Retiree) contacts PLC ( PANAMA LEGAL CENTER )

Reaction: PLC emails client the residency visa application form

STEP 2 Action: Client FEDEX his Apostiled police report and pension letter to PLC

Reaction: PLC receives the documents and authenticate them.

PLC puts together all the required documents

PLC informs Client to travel to Panama

STEP 3 Action: Client flies to Panama City, Panama

Reaction: Day 1: PLC registers Client’s passport with the immigration offices

Day 2: PLC submit the required documents to the immigration officers

Day 2: Panama immigration approves the Client’s visa application request and

grants pensionada visa residency.

Day 2: Client’s picture is taken and pensionada residency visa ID card is issued to

the Client and is valid for 6 months.

B. PERMANENT PENSIONADA VISA RESIDENCY

STEP 1: Immigration office informs PLC that Client’s permanent residency has been approved.

Reaction: PLC informs Client to visit Panama again.

STEP 2 Action: Client flies to Panama City, Panama

Reaction: Day 1: Client visits the immigration office along with PLC attorney

and his picture is taken and a permanent residency visa ID card is issued to the Client.

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HOW TO RETIRE IN PANAMA? 

According to the Panama immigration laws, all retirees must hire a Panamanian attorney in order to apply for pensionada visa.  Our expert immigration attorneys have more than 15 years of experience assisting American  & Canadian retirees to relocate to Panama.  In fact, we are known as the TRUSTED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS in Panama.

To obtain your pensionada visa, we need the following 2 documents; 

1. Pension letter: Retirees need to have a minimum pension of $1,000. per month.  ( social security benefits, VA benefits or private pension).

2.  Clean FBI report for Americans and clean criminal record from RCMP for Canadians

ATTENTION AMERICAN CITIZENS
if your FBI report indicates prior arrest/s, our expert immigration attorneys can help to resolve your situation.

YES, WE CAN SOLVE YOUR FBI ISSUE IN PANAMA!  

IMPORTANT NOTE:  American and Canadian citizens can travel to Panama as a tourist and are allowed to stay for  a period of 90 days. 

HOW TO APOSTILE YOUR DOCUMENTS?

Panama requires all foreign documents such as police report ( FBI report for US citizens), pension benefit certificates, marriage certificates and birth certificates to be apostiled by International Apostile Agency abroad or via a Panama consulate. Get in touch with us today for detailed Apostile instructions. 

CAN YOU OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA?

Opening a bank account in Panama is a big deal due to many factors such as money laundry laws and narco activities. Generally foreigners would not be able to open a bank account in Panama unless they become Panama residents.  In spite of this strict Panama banking regulation, our attorneys can assist 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.

 We have assisted many American, Canadian & European citizens to open a bank account in Panama.  Local reputable banks in Panama include Banco General, Banistmo & Banesco.  Our service oriented firm is here to assist you to make you feel at home. Get in touch with us now by emailing us at: customer@panamalegalcenter.com and find out how we can help you to have your own offshore bank account in Panama.

GET YOUR PANAMA PENSIONADA RESIDENCY VISA IN 3 EASY STEPS 

STEP 1: GET IN TOUCH WITH US

STEP 2: SEND US THE 2 DOCUMENTS

STEP 3: COME TO PANAMA AND OBTAIN YOUR VISA.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PENSION LETTER :

1. If the pension is from a foreign government entity, a document confirming that you are a retiree or pensioner by foreign governments and that you receive a fixed monthly pension / income for life. 

2.  If the pension is from a private company, documents evidencing that the company is active & operating, a Certificate of Existence issued by the local authority is required along with the last six deposit of pension payments and a letter from the company certifying that you are receiving a fixed monthly amount for the rest of your life.

3. If the pension is not in US Dollar currency, then a certificate of the exchange rate is required from Banco Nacional de Panama.

4.  Just the reminder that the pensionada visa does not lead you to citizenship or Panama passport.

TO BEGIN YOUR  STRESS FREE JOURNEY;

GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 

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WHY PENSIONADA & RETIREES MOVING TO PANAMA?

At present time, many retirees are immigrating to Panama for various reasons;

• Time to retire and enjoy stress free lifestyle in Panama

• Many discounts and benefits for retirees

• The best tropical paradise

• Safe & Secure & country

• Tax exemption jurisdiction

How to apply for a retirement visa in Panama?

ATTENTION CITIZENS OF AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST & ASIAN COUNTRIES:  please note that the Panamanian Immigration Office may have your country on a list of restricted countries and may need a visa to enter Panama.   For more information, contact us now.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO OBTAIN PENSIONADA VISA:

1. Valid Passport (minimum of 6 months expiration)
2. FBI or police report (valid for 90 days only)
3. Pension letter (minimum of $1,000. income for life) 
4. Marriage certificate (needed only if applicant is married)

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE IMMIGRATION LAWS REQUIRE THAT ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS TO BE AUTHENTICATED BY THE PANAMA CONSULATE IN USA OR TO BE APOSTILED BEFORE WE CAN APPLY FOR PENSIONADA VISA.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US AND FIND OUT HOW TO APOSTILE YOUR DOCUMENTS:

EMAIL: customer@panamalegalcenter.com