TRUSTED IMMIGRATION LAWYERS IN PANAMA

WE ARE TRUSTED IMMIGRATION LAWYERS IN PANAMA ASSISTING EXPATS TO OBTAIN FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA, PENSIONADO VISA & PANAMA PASSPORT

INTRODUCTION: At Panama Legal Center, we provide various legal services for our clients. One of the areas of our practice is immigration law and legal support. Our team of licensed attorneys know the immigration laws and have been assisting expats to relocate to Panama in the past 15 years. In fact, we have assisted expats, from all over the world, to achieve their relocation goal and obtain permanent residency. Our trusted lawyers play an important role when representing clients by making sure the entire legal & immigration process is a success. At Panama Legal Center, we are proud of our record and strive for our client’s satisfaction.  Visit our TESTIMONIALS page.

EMAIL: customer@panamalegalcenter.com

WHATSAPP: +(507) 6404-0388 

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✅ Understanding Panama’s Immigration Framework

Panama has become a popular destination for expats, investors, and retirees thanks to its stable economy, tax exempt laws, and easy-going lifestyle. The government offers various visa and residency programs, such as the Friendly Nations Visa, the Pensionado Visa, and investors visa.

However, each program comes with its own requirements, documentation needs, and legal procedure. Without expert assistance, applicants often face delays, rejections, or unnecessary expenses due to incomplete paperwork or misunderstanding of the eligibility. Our Panama Immigration lawyers bridge this gap by helping applicants understand the best residency path based on their goals and profile. Notwithstanding the above, clients should be aware that when applying for any type of visa in Panama, applicants must retain a Panamanian licensed lawyer to represent them before the immigration office.

✅ The Role of Immigration Lawyers

Professional legal assistance makes a significant difference in the success and failure of your application. Trusted firms like Panama Legal Center provide tailored support that covers every stage of the immigration process—from the initial consultation to the final residency approval.

Our trusted attorney’s role include:

• Analysis & Eligibility Process: Panama Legal Center’s experienced Lawyers assess the type of visa, most suitable for each client.
• Required Documents Preparation: We advise each client the required documents and how to apostille them.
• Legal Representation: Our trusted immigration Lawyers present the required documents to the immigration office for approval.

✅ How to Immigrate to Panama from USA?

If you are an American citizen, and wish to immigrate to Panama, our trusted immigration attorneys can help you. In fact, we have assisted hundreds of U.S. citizens to relocate to Panama in the past 15 years. Panama is a very safe country that provides a special visa program called ” FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA” that grants permanent residency to American citizens.  American retirees, who receive a private or government pension, can apply under a program called ” PENSIONADO VISA“, and obtain their permanent residency.

SPECIAL FBI NOTE: Panama requires FBI report from American citizens. In the event that an American citizen has a DING on his FBI report, our experienced immigration attorneys can assist to resolve this issue in Panama and obtain their residency. YES, WE HAVE HELPED MANY AMERICANS IN THE PAST THAT HAD A DING ON THEIR FBI REPORT AND NOW THEY ARE PERMENANT RESIDENTS OF PANAMA.  We suggest U.S. citizens to get in touch with us and find out how we can help them to obtain residency visa. For obtaining FBI report, visit the National Background Information or FBI website at https://www.fbi.gov/services/.  Once you have your FBI report, you need to apostille it.  An alternative way to an Apostille is to have the FBI report authenticated by Panamanian Consulate in the USA.

✅ How to Relocate to Panama from Canada?

If you are a Canadian citizen, and wish to relocate to Panama, we can help you to obtain your permanent residency. Panama is a very safe country where you will enjoy tropical climate 12 months out of the year, no more snow or cold weather. Panama provides a special visa program called ” FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA” that grants permanent residency to Canadian citizens.  Canadian retirees, who receive a private or government pension, can apply under a program called ” PENSIONADO VISA“, and obtain their permanent residency.   We encourage Canadian citizens to get in touch with our trusted lawyers and find out how we can assist them to obtain their residency in Panama.

Canadians must submit Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report to satisfy Panama police record requirement. You may visit the RCMP website at http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/fing-empr2-eng.htm.    The RCMP processing time could take up to 4 weeks, and the fee payment must be made by certified cheque or money order to the Receiver General for Canada. For a list of accredited fingerprinting companies, please contact CCRTIS-SCICTR@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.  Canada does not offer the Apostille, but authentication can be made through Panamanian Consulate in Canada.

✅ How to Open a Bank Account in Panama?

At Panama Legal Center, our immigration lawyers assist clients to open a bank account in a local Panamanian bank. Panamanian banks require proof of income, bank references, proof of Panama residency and personal identification for account setup.

FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA

The Panama Friendly Nations Visa is a residency program for citizens of 50 countries with economic ties to Panama. Applicants must demonstrate an economic link to the country, such as an investment of at least $200,000, or by employment with a Panama company.  The process grants an initial two-year provisional residency that can be converted to permanent residency and offers a path to citizenship and Panama passport. Only Citizens of friendly nations can apply for this special program and obtain permanent residency.  Applicants for Friendly Nations Visa program must demonstrate economic ties with Panama in one of the following three forms:

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT: Applicant must have a Job offer from a Panamanian Company,

REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP: Applicant must own a property with a value of $200,000, which can be financed with a local institution.

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT: Applicant must have a fixed deposit of $200,000 in a local bank in Panama with for 3 years.

If you are a citizen of one of friendly nations and considering relocating to Panama, get in touch with our attorneys for free consultation, eligibility and quote to proceed with your permanent residency.

PENSIONADO VISA

If you are receiving a pension(income) of $1,000. per month, we can assist you to apply for Panama Pensionado visa and within 6 months, you’ll be granted residency in Panama. The pensionado visa applies to all retirees from all over the world and provides many discounts to retirees. Yes, you can become a permanent resident in Panama with a Pensionado visa and are allowed to stay and retire in Panama for as long as you want. The Panama Pensionado Visa (retirement program) allows you to bring your family (spouse and minor children) to Panama, however your minimum monthly income increases by $250 per family member. Once you obtain a retirement visa, you will be granted permanent residency and can enjoy your retirement in a safe and tropical country of Panama. Panama provides many discounts to retirees or pensionados and we list a few of them below.

• 20% discount on doctor’s bills and 15% on hospital services.
• 15% off dental and eye exams.
• 10% discount on medicines.

If you are a retiree and considering relocating to Panama, get in touch with our attorneys for free consultation, eligibility and quote to proceed with your permanent residency.

Why Choose Our Immigration Lawyers?

 Licensing, Testimonials and Professional Reputation

 At Panama Legal Center, all firm’s attorneys are fully licensed to practice immigration law in Panama.  See testimonials of some of our clients in TESTIMONIAL page.

Trusted & Expert in Panama Immigration Law

 Our immigration lawyers are trusted and have more than 15 years of experience handling hundreds of immigration cases such as friendly nations visa, pensionado visa amongst others, assisting Expats to obtain their permanent residency.

 Strong Communication Skills

Our trusted attorneys have strong communication skills and always strive to maintain clear, timely, and professional communication throughout the immigration process.

 Personalized Approach

At Panama Legal Center, we recognize personalized attention is the most important factor to achieve success and we strive to provide a customized solution that aligns with client’s profile.

 

Trusted Immigration Lawyers in Panama