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Permanent Residence Permit Italy Panama Agreement 2026

The historical ties of friendship between Panama and Italy offer you this privileged pathway to obtain your permanent residency.

You only need your passport and your Italian ID card (or citizenship certificate).
You can include your family group (Spouse, children, and parents)
Include your dependent for only $800 + Expenses.

Success rate 100%
In 5 days you will receive your processing card – Final approval in a maximum of 6 months.
Obten una Residencia Permanente con esta solicitud.

Main Applicant
$2,250

Dependents ea
$1,450

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Detail

Who can apply?

The Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation between Panama and Italy of 1966 allows Italian citizens to obtain permanent resident status in Panamanian territory.

[ Conditions to obtain this Permit]

Any person with Italian nationality can apply for this visa to obtain permanent residency in Panama.
Demonstrates financial solvency for a successful establishment in Panama.
It is necessary to have a Job Offer in Panama. Legalys will guide you on how to obtain it with our contracting partners. If you have a registered company in Panama, you can substitute this requirement by demonstrating ownership of more than 50% of the company's share capital..

You must have a bank account in a Panamanian bank with a balance of at least four medium digits.(5,000).

A Visa for the Whole Family

It is only necessary for the main applicant to be Italian. They can include in their application their spouse, children (under 25 years old, single, students in Panama), and their parents, even if they do not have Italian nationality.

Indefinite Permanent Residency

This permit grants Italian citizens permanent residency in Panama without the need for extensions, facilitating long-term settlement in the country.

Work Permit

With residency, one can apply for an indefinite work permit. This work permit is the only one that grants a lifetime work permit, which does not require renewal. This permit is optional and not mandatory.

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

Power (notarized) and Application. The power must contain the name and nationality of the applicant's parents.
Three (3) photographs.
Properly certified copy of the passport (Notarized or Correspondingly Authenticated).
Criminal Record Certificate.
Health Certificate.
Certified Check for B/.250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
Affidavit of Personal Background Form.
Document that demonstrates the purpose of establishing your residence (economic or professional activity to be carried out):
1. Certificate of Shares, released and paid, and registered shares.
2. Employment contract endorsed by the Ministry of Labor "Salary not less than 850.00".
3. Public registration of the company in any case.
Proof that the resident has sufficient economic solvency, which can be demonstrated through a bank certification or a bank statement from the last month showing a balance of at least four medium figures or another document that demonstrates their income and is acceptable to the National Migration Service.
In case of dependents:
1. Letter of Responsibility and Repatriation (notarized).
2. Proof of kinship.
3. Proof of address.
4. - Mayor de 18 años presentar certificado de soltería y estudios certificados.

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Process

How we work at Legalys?

Validate online that you qualify for this residency and that you have the necessary documents.
Download the requirements, a family budget, and get a free call from our team to clarify any questions.
If you include your family group, validate the supporting documents of your affiliation (Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates).
Get an online quote to lock in the rate for 90 days.
We will enable your user account on our platform ORBIS so that I can upload all the documents to our cloud.
Our team will review that all your documents are appropriate to apply for this visa.
We will coordinate with you your visit to Panama or the start of your process if you are already here.
Once the process is started, you will have your provisional Resident Card in your hands in 5 days.

Price

Main Applicant

$2,250

Dependents each

$1,450

All immigration fees and processing costs are included in this rate..

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

$250 National Treasury Check

$800 Check to National Migration Services

$1,600 Professional Fees.

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

Unlimited access to our platform ORBIS - Track the status of your application online, direct assistance available at all times.

All our rates include ITBMS taxes.

Assistance

Assistance Center

These are some common questions about the Permanent Resident Permit Agreement between Italy and Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Residence Permit under the Agreement between Italy and Panama consist of?

The Agreement between Italy and Panama is a bilateral accord that establishes special conditions for Italian citizens to obtain residency in Panama preferentially. This treaty facilitates the migration process and makes it more accessible than other residency options for nationals of third countries.

Can I include my family in the residency application under the Italy-Panama Agreement?

Yes. You can include your spouse and children under 25 years old as dependents in your application. Children over 18 and under 25 must be single, studying, and demonstrate financial dependency. Each dependent must provide their own apostilled documentation, and Legalys coordinates all family files simultaneously.

If I obtain permanent residency, my dependents automatically receive the same status?

This process grants residency permission to all dependents included in the application.

What are the main requirements for residency under the Italy-Panama Agreement?

The requirements include: a valid passport, three photographs, a notarized copy of the passport, a criminal background check, a health certificate, a certified check for B/.350.00 payable to the National Treasury, a sworn declaration form of personal background, and a document that demonstrates the purpose of your residency (job offer, company share certificate, or public company registration).

What is economic solvency and how do I demonstrate it as an Italian?

Economic solvency can be demonstrated in three ways: through a bank deposit in a Panamanian bank with a minimum balance of $5,000 USD, by acquiring real estate in Panama, or with a combination of both. At Legalys, we evaluate which option is most convenient for your particular situation.

What does a Job Offer or Employment Offer consist of?

One of the requirements to process this Residence Permit is to demonstrate to the Panamanian State that the immigrant will engage in some productive activity, which can be fulfilled by presenting a job offer from a Panamanian company or by being the owner of a Panamanian company.

I need to reside in Panama before starting the process for the Italy-Panama Visa?

It is not necessary to reside in Panama beforehand. However, your physical presence in Panama will be required to complete the in-person procedures at the National Migration Service (SNM).

The Residence under the Italy-Panama Agreement allows me to work in Panama?

The residency under the Agreement does not automatically include a work permit. If you wish to engage in paid work in Panama, you need to apply for an additional work permit. This work permit, once obtained, is valid for life and does not require renewal. Legalys manages both processes efficiently.

What is the processing time for the Italy-Panama Visa in 2026?

Once your documentation is complete, you will receive your processing card in less than 5 days. The final approval by the National Migration Service (SNM) can take up to a maximum of 6 months.

I don't have an Italian ID, what can I do?

The DNI can be replaced by a Citizenship letter (carta de Ciudadanía) processed at the Italian consulate where you have A.I.R.E..

Do I lose my Italian citizenship if I obtain residency in Panama?

No. Permanent residency in Panama does not affect your Italian citizenship. They are completely independent statuses. Only in the case that you apply for Panamanian naturalization (citizenship) in the future could there be changes.

Can I become a naturalized Panamanian after obtaining residency under the Italy-Panama Agreement?

Yes, after maintaining legal and continuous permanent residency in Panama for 5 years, you can start the Naturalization process to obtain Panamanian citizenship and a Panamanian passport. Legalys supports this process comprehensively, with excellent payment benefits when you are ready to take that step.