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Application for Permanent Residence

Many of the two-year provisional residencies entitle you to apply for Permanent Residency with the right to an E Card.

  • You must have temporary residence for two (2) years with the right to remain.
  • The application may be submitted three (3) months before your Provisional Residence Permit expires.
  • You can include your family members (spouse, children, and parents) in your application for permanent residence. -In 5 days, you will receive your residence permit application.
  • Final approval within 6 months maximum.
  • Final approval in a maximum of 6 months. This process grants you Permanent Residence in Panama with the right to an E ID card.


Principal Applicant

$2,000

Dependents each

$1,200




D E T A I L S 

Who can apply?

Any foreigner who has a Provisional Residence Permit that establishes the right to permanent residence.  





[ Which Provisional Residence Permits entitle the holder to Permanent Residence? ]

Friendly countries, Professional Foreigners, Ordinary workers under 10% and 15%, Financial solvency with real estate, deposit, or mixed, Foreigners with Panamanian children, Married to a Panamanian national, Qualified investors.







A Visa for the Whole Family

The residency process can include all dependents in your family group who have applied for Provisional Residency and who were included in the same application.


A path to Panamanian citizenship

Permanent resident status is required in order to subsequently apply for Panamanian citizenship. You must be a permanent resident before you can become a naturalized citizen.


No more immigration paperwork

Permanent Resident status grants you residence without expiration, so you will not have to complete any further renewal procedures. This residence does not expire.



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. Affidavit of Personal Background Form.
  7. In the case of dependents:
    - Letter of responsibility.
    - Proof of kinship.
    - Proof of address .
    - Persons over 18 years of age must present a certificate of single status and certified studies. 8. Other requirements necessary according to the conditions of the Provisional Residence Permit held at the time of application.


D E S C A R G A R   C H E C K L I S T



P R O C E S S 


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. Get an online quote to lock in the rate for 90 days.
  5. We will set up your user account on our ORBIS platform so that you can upload all your documents to our cloud.
  6. Nuestro equipo revisará que todos sus documentos sean aproOur 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. ​



P R I C E S

 

 


Principal Applicant

$2,000


Dependents each

$1,200


This fee includes all immigration and processing costs.

$400 Notary fees, forms, processing card and provisional card, multiple-entry visa.

$0 Check to the National Treasury.

$0 Check to the National Treasury.

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


All our rates include ITBMS taxes.

A S S I S T A N C E

Frequently Asked Questions ​

 

En la solicitud de Permanencia se pueden incluir a todos los dependientes que ingresaron con el principal en el Permiso de Residencia que les otorgó la Residencia Provisional en la categoría respectiva. Todos aquellos que se incluyeron en el trámite inicial.

Para la solicitud de Permanencia solo tendrás que pagar honorarios de abogados por el trámite y gastos de Notaría de documentos y cotejos. Para este permiso de residencia quedan excluidos los gastos con cheque al Servicio Nacional de Migración y Tesoro Nacional.




 

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