Immigration Law
- Permanent resident visa for economic solvency: Panama grants permanent residence to applicants who have sufficient income to cover the expenses for all their families’ needs.
- Permanent resident visa for retirees: this visa grants a permanent residence to the applicant that proves an income or pension of US$1000 per month.
- Permanent resident visa for investors/workers in the Panama Pacific area: Foreign nationals who invest in the Panama Pacific Area and operate a business there, are eligible to apply for permanent residency.
- Permit Visa for workers contracted under the 10% or 15% program: This permit may be requested by foreign individuals employed by private companies or that perform a technical expert position.
- Permanent resident visa for nationals of countries with friendly relations with Panama. This is a special program that allows citizens from selected countries to request a permanent residency based on the professional or economic relation that their country of origin has with the Republic of Panama.
- Permanent resident Visa for Italian Citizens: Italian citizens can apply for a Panamanian permanent residency due to the relations between Panama and Italy.
- Permanent resident Visa as Qualified Investor: All the foreigners can apply for this permanent residency making a minimum investment of US $ 300,000,00 to US $ 750,000.00.
- Seafarer visa: Foreigners entering Panama through pleasure yachts or sailboats will be able to request this Visa For Passengers and Crew Members of Recreational or Tourist Vessels, for a term established by the Panama Maritime Authority, whenever the applicant complies with the Panama visa requirements.
Ixalondra Chee Chong
+507 61127434 ixalondra@tlslaw.net