Our attorneys review every detail of your application to ensure its successful approval.

1. Power of attorney (notarized) and application. The power of attorney must contain the name and nationality of the applicant's parents.
2. Three (3) photographs.
3. Duly certified copy of passport (notarized or authenticated as appropriate).
4. Certificate of Criminal Record.
5. Health Certificate.
6. Certified check for B/.250.00 payable to the National Treasury.
7. Affidavit of Personal Background Form.
8. Marriage certificate issued by the Civil Registry issued by the Civil Registry.
9. Birth certificate of the Panamanian spouse, issued by the Civil Registry.
10. Birth certificates of Panamanian children, if any, issued by the Civil Registry.
11. Copy of the Panamanian spouse's identity card, authenticated by the Electoral Tribunal.
12. Notarized letter of responsibility and repatriation of the Panamanian spouse.
13. Document proving the marital residence (lease agreement, title deed, or utility bill proving the address).

Exceptions to the Rule:

1. The National Immigration Service may exempt from the marriage interview any foreigner who has two (2) Panamanian children in common.

2. Applicants who have been widowed or divorced during the term of their provisional permit and had children during the marriage may opt for permanent residence. In the first case, they must provide a death certificate for their spouse and birth certificates for the children born during the marriage. Submission of these documents does not guarantee or oblige the national immigration service to grant the applicant permanent residence. ​

D E S C A R G A R   C H E C K L I S T

How do we work at Legalys?

1. Confirm online that you are applying for this residence and that you have the necessary documents.
2. Download the requirements, a family budget, and get a free call from our team to clarify any questions.
3. If you include your family group, validate the documents proving your relationship (birth certificates, marriage certificates).
4. Review our quote and accept it online.
5. We will set up your user account on our ORBIS platform so that you can upload all your documents to our cloud.
6. Our team will review all your documents to ensure they are appropriate for applying for this visa.
7. We will coordinate your visit to Panama with you or begin the process if you are already here.
8. Once the process has begun, you will receive your temporary Resident Card within 5 days.

Principal Applicant

$2,200

Minor dependents each

$1,200 

This fee includes all immigration and processing costs.

$350 Notary fees, forms, processing card and provisional card, multiple-entry visa.

$250 Check to the National Treasury

$0 Check to the National Immigration Service

The most competitive rates with the most experienced team in Migration.

This Residence Permit does not require checks by the National Immigration Service.

All our rates include ITBMS taxes.