Immigration Law

In the area of ​​Immigration Law in Panama, our law firm offers various services for the processing of immigration status according to the needs of our clients, using our experience and commitment as a basic tool.
Our Firm carries out all the procedures for Visas, Permanent and Temporary Residence Permits, which the Law allows. Among the Visas and / or Permits commonly requested by our clients.

Panamanian Legislation on Migration in Panama
The National Migration Service was created by Decree Law 3 of February 22, 2008, modified by Executive Decree 26 of March 2, 2009. This legislation offers a wide range of visas and permits, in terms of Immigration Law in Panama, to which foreigners can apply and thus obtain their provisional or permanent residence.

Among the Visas and / or Permits commonly requested by our clients; as well as the main advantages or benefits of these, we can mention the following:

• Permanent Resident Permit in Panama as Retired or Pensioner

BENEFITS
▫Exoneration for the importation of motor vehicles for personal use, every two (2) years
▫ Twenty percent (20%) discount on the purchase of medicines
▫ Fifteen percent (15%) discount on clinic and hospital services
▫ Discount of twenty-five percent (25%) on electricity, water and telephone rates
▫ Automatic indefinite residence, once the Visa is approved by the National Immigration Service

• PERMANENT RESIDENT PERMANENT AS NATIONAL FOREIGNERS FROM SPECIFIC COUNTRIES THAT MAINTAIN FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT RELATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA (FRIENDLY COUNTRY VISA)

BENEFITS
▫ Obtaining Permanent Permanence
▫ Obtaining a Personal Identity Card
▫ Right to obtain a Work Permit

Permanent Resident Permit in Panama under Own Economic Solvency

BENEFITS
▫ Obtaining permanent residence after (2) years
▫ Right to a Panamanian identity card
▫ Option to apply for Panamanian nationality after five (5) years of having permanent residence
▫ In case it is applied through a fixed term deposit, the guarantee that your money is deposited in one of the most solid and stable banking centers worldwide
Permanent Resident Permit in Panama as Married to Panamanian and / or Foreigner with Panamanian Children

BENEFITS
▫ Obtaining permanent residence after (2) years
▫ Right to a Panamanian identity card
▫ Option to apply for Panamanian nationality

Temporary Resident Permit for foreign personnel hired by private companies within 10% of ordinary personnel in Panama

BENEFITS
Obtaining provisional and then permanent residence after two years
Right to a Panamanian identity card
Obtaining a work permit to work in a Panamanian company

Non-Resident Visa for Domestic Workers in Panama

BENEFITS
▫ Allows you to work as a domestic worker for a term of at least (1) year
▫ Guarantees the affiliation of the domestic worker to the Social Security Fund.

Permanent Resident Permit in Panama under Propi Economic Solvency a

BENEFITS
▫ Obtaining permanent residence after (2) years
▫ Right to a Panamanian identity card
▫ Option to apply for Panamanian nationality after five (5) years of having permanent residence
▫ In case it is applied through a fixed term deposit, the guarantee that your money is deposited in one of the most solid and stable banking centers worldwide

Permanent Resident Permit in Panama as Married to a Panamanian

BENEFITS
▫ Obtaining permanent residence after (2) years
▫ Right to a Panamanian identity card
▫ Option to apply for Panamanian nationality

Temporary Resident Permit for foreign personnel hired by private companies within 10% of ordinary personnel in Panama

BENEFITS
▫ Obtaining provisional residence
▫ Obtaining a work permit to work in a Panamanian company

Non-Resident Visa for Domestic Workers in Panama

BENEFITS
▫ Allows you to work as a domestic worker for a term of at least (1) year
▫ Guarantees the affiliation of the domestic worker to the Social Security Fund