FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA COMPLETE GUIDE 2025
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ATTENTION: FRIENDLY NATIONS CITIZENS
FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA program allows citizens of 50 Friendly Nations to obtain Permanent Residency visa and work permit in Panama. In addition, Friendly Nations residents would be eligible to become citizens and obtain Panama passport after 5 years.
Our immigration lawyers have more than 15 years of experience assisting citizens of Freindly Nations to obtain residency visa.
Friendly Nations Visa is a special program that is designed to encourage relocation of Friendly Nations citizens to Panama and receive permanent residency visa. The Friendly Nations visa program aims to attract foreign investors, professionals and special workers from designated “ 50 Friendly Nations” to boost Panama's growth & economy. The immigration law was modified in 2021 and Panama grants permanent residency visa to Friendly Nations citizens, after 2 years,
NOTE: spouse and minor children ( under 25 years of age ) of the Friendly Nations citizens will also be granted permanent visa residency.
LIST OF 50 FRIENDLY NATIONS
Andora, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, South Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Spain, United States of America, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Uruguay.
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Friendly Nations Visa Required Documents
- Notarized power of attorney
- Valid passport
- 5 passport size photos
- Apostiled police report clearance ( FBI report required for American citizens)
- Health certificate from a Panama doctor
- Government fee of USD $800.00 to the National Immigration Service
- Government fee of USD $250.00 to the National Treasury
- Applicant’s personal affidavit
- Proof of residency
- Proof of Economic Solvency as follows
OPTION A "EMPLOYMENT" : Proof of employment by a Panama company or applicant's employment by his own company
OPTION B "REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT" : Proof of applicant's purchase of a real estate property with a minimum value of $200,000.
OPTION C "FIXED DEPOSIT": Proof of deposit of $200,000. at Banco Nacional de Panama for 3 years.
FIRENDLY NATIONS VISA PROOF OF ECONOMIC SOLVENCY
For employment reason:
- Notarized Letter of Employment on the company letterhead .
- Certificate of Public Register of the Company's existence
- Notarized Copy of the Notice of Operation
- Notarized copy of the power of attorney to MITRADEL signed by the legal representative and applicant.
For real estate investment reason:
- Certificate of Public Registry of Panama proving property ownership with a minimum value of 200,000.00. The property acquisition operation may be financed through a local bank.
For fixed term deposit reason:
- Certificate from a Panama bank, stating the existence of the fixed term deposit in the amount of 200,000.00.
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FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to choose from one of the following options:
OPTION No. 1
Applicants need to be employed by a Panamanian company or employed by his own COMPANY in Panama.
OPTION No. 2
Applicants need to invest a minimum of $200,000. in Panama real estate properties.
OPTION No. 3
Applicants need to deposit a minimum of $200,000. in BANCO NACIONAL DE PANAMA for 3 years.
NOTE: All investment options may be made in the name of of Friendly Nations citizen or under the name of his Panama Company or Foundation, in which the applicant, is the beneficiary of the Company.
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WHAT IS PANAMA TAX RESIDENCY?
If you have obtained permanent residency through the Friendly Nations visa, you might be interested in obtaining your tax residency certificate to avoid double taxation. The purpose of a tax residency certificate is to prove to other countries that you are a permanent resident of Panama and can not be taxed in another country. One main benefit of this certificate is that it can be used by citizens of countries such as Mexico, Spain, France, UK, Germany, among others, for the avoidance of double taxation with Panama.
To qualify for a tax residency certificate is when you can prove that you are spending a minimum of 183 days in Panama.
Requirements for tax residency certificate
- Notarized copy of your passport
- E-Cedula
- Proof of address in Panama
- Proof of your activity that generates income in Panama
- Proof of residency status
- Details of tax treaty
- Tax year of the certificate
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Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION: Can I work in Panama?
ANSWER: YES, With this type of visa, you can obtain work permit and work in Panama
QUESTION: Can I add my dependent(s) to my application?
ANSWER: Yes, you can add your family members in your application when applying for Friendly Nations Visa. This visa will grant your family members permanent residency as well.
QUESTION: My partner and I are living together but we are not officially married. Can we apply together?
ANSWER: No. Panamanian law requires an apostilled marriage certificate to order to apply together. However, we can file for residency visa separately.
QUESTION: How long the documents for my application are valid?
ANSWER: The police clearance report is valid for up to six months. However the Health Certificate issued in Panama is valid for ninety days and pension letters are valid for one year.
QUESTION: How long does it take to obtain a Work Permit?
ANSWER: The process to obtain a Work Permit is separate from the process to obtain Residency Visa. The Ministry of Labor ( MITRADEL) is responsible for issuing Work Permits. The work permit process takes approximately 6-9 months.
QUESTION: How long do I need to stay in Panama to maintain my Permanent Residency status?
ANSWER: Permanent Residency may be suspended if you have not been in Panama for 2 years.
QUESTIONS: What is the E-Cedula and how do I get it?
ANSWER: The E-Cedula is optional and issued by the Tribunal Electoral. However we recommend that all citizens of Friendly Nations to apply for it once they become a permanent resident of Panama. With E-Cedula, permanent residents do not need to carry their passport anymore.
QUESTION: Can you become a Panama Citizen and obtain Panama passport?
ANSWER: Yes, Friendly Nations citizens who become Panama Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for Panamanian Citizenship and passport after 5 years.
QUESTION: Can my dependent(s) become Panama resident(s) ?
ANSWER: Yes. Spouses and applicant's children are eligible to receive permanent residency as well. ASK US FOR DETAILS
BENEFITS OF FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA
- Granting immediate provisional residency and after 2 years, granting permanent residency visa
- Applicants are able to work in Panama
- Applicants are eligible for Panama citizenship and passport after 5 years
- Panama investment options and tax residency
- Panama is a very secure country
- Panama is considered a TAX HAVEN COUNTRY ( no taxes for foreign investors )
- Estate planning & asset protection by creating a Panama Foundation
- and much more…CONSULT WITH US FOR MORE DETAILS
E-CEDULA ID CARD:
Approximately after 15 days of receiving permanent residency, applicants can apply for the E-Cédula (Panama official ID). The E-cedula is issued by the Tribunal Electoral and must be renewed at the expiration date.
