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As for immigration rights in
Panama, our legal firm offers several services related to
the processing of immigration documents. We are committed to
using our experience to meet our clients’ needs.
This is why our Firm offers
consulting services and processing of permits and visas from
the National Immigration Service, the entity responsible for
regulating, overseeing and applying immigration policy in
Panama, as well as granting the corresponding visas and
permits.
Panamanian Legislation
regarding Immigration
The National Immigration
Service was created by the
Executive Order No. 3 of February 22,
2008, modified by
Executive Decree 26 of
March 2, 2009. These laws cover a wide range of visas and
permits granting immigration rights in Panama, for which
foreigners may apply and thus obtain temporary or permanent
residence.
Our Firm performs all visas,
permanent residence permits and temporary, that the law
allows. Following are some of the visas and/or permits
commonly requested by our clients, as well as the main
advantages or benefits of each:
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Permanent Residence Permit in Panama
for Pensioners / Retirees
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Permanent Residence Permit in Panama
under Self -Economic Solvency Persons
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Permanent Residence Permit based on
Marriage to a Panamanian
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Temporary and Permanent Residence for
foreigners contracted by private companies under the 10% of
ordinary personnel in Panama
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Non-resident Visa for Household Workers
in Panama
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Permanent Residence Permit
for Pensioners / Retirees
ADVANTAGES
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Exemption for importing automobiles for
personal use every two (2) years
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Twenty percent (20%) discount on the purchase
of medicines
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Fifteen percent (15%) discount on hospital
and clinic services
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Twenty-five percent (25%) discount on
electricity, water and telephone bills
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Automatic indefinite residence once the visa
has been approved by the National Immigration Service
Permanent Residence Permit in
Panama under Self -Economic Solvency Persons
ADVANTAGES
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Obtaining permanent residence after (2) years
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Right to a Panamanian identity card
▫ Option to apply for Panamanian citizenship
after five (5) years of permanent residence
▫ If the application is based on a fixed-term
deposit, the guarantee that your money is deposited in one
of the world’s most solid and stable financial centers
Permanent Residence Permit
based on Marriage to a Panamanian
ADVANTAGES
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Obtaining permanent residence after (2) years
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Right to a Panamanian identify card
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Option to apply for Panamanian citizenship
Permit for Foreign Personnel
Hired by Private Companies as 10% of Ordinary Personnel
ADVANTAGES
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Obtaining temporary residence
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Obtaining a work permit to work at a Panamanian company
Non-Resident Visa for
Household Workers
ADVANTAGES
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Allows work as a household worker for at
least (1) year
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Guarantees registration of the household worker with the
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