With LEGALYS, the process to obtain your processing card (carnet de trámite), which allows you to reside in Panama, starts quickly, achieving the card in just 5 business days. Provisional residency is granted through a resolution issued in approximately 3 to 4 months. After 2 years, you have the option to apply for definitive permanent residency.

The Republic of Panama's Friendly Nations Visa program offers a permanent residence permit to citizens of 50 nations with which it maintains strong diplomatic, economic, and investment ties. This permit allows beneficiaries to legally and indefinitely live, work, and establish businesses in Panama.

You can include as dependents your spouse (regardless of nationality), your single children under 25 who are studying in Panama, and your parents. It is important to note that all dependents obtain the same permanent residency status as the main applicant, allowing the entire family to reside legally in Panama.

Yes, any citizen of a friendly nation, regardless of where they reside, can apply. They only need to appear in person in Panama.

No. The job offer, real estate investment, or deposit are administrative requirements, but they are NOT binding. You are not obligated to work for the company mentioned in the contract.

During provisional residency, there is no strict requirement. Once you have permanent residency, you can stay outside indefinitely, but absences exceeding 2 consecutive years may affect the status.

Yes, absolutely. If you include them in the initial application, their provisional residency will be approved simultaneously, regardless of their nationality.

No. It is not possible. Physical presence in Panama is mandatory for: bank account opening, medical examination, signing of a power of attorney, and administrative procedures.

Yes, many residents do it. It is important to evaluate tax implications. Generally, if there is no local employment contract, a formal work permit is not required, only your residence permit is needed.