BENEFITS OF PANAMA CITIZENSHIP & PASSPORT; COMPLETE GUIDE 2025
At Panama Legal Center, our immigration lawyers, with 15 years of experience, assist individuals to become citizens of Panama. In order to obtain citizenship of Panama, individuals need to comply with Panama immigration laws and follow the citizenship procedure. According to the law, some individuals with minimum of 2 -5 years permanent residency, are eligible to become citizens of Panama. Consult with our experienced attorneys and find out if you are qualified for Panama citizenship and passport. Once your citizenship is approved, you can apply and receive Panama passport and enjoy the benefits of Panama citizenship. Here we explain benefits of Panama citizenship and eligibility requirement.
Benefits of Panama Citizenship and Passport
✔ Panama citizens can apply and receive Panama passport immediately
✔ With Panama passport, individuals can travel visa free to 140 countries
✔ Live & work in Panama
✔ Vote & run for public office
✔ Pursuit any profession
Panama Citizenship Required Documents
The following documents are required when an individual wishes to become Panama citizens;
- 6 passport size photos
- A valid passport
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- Police record
- Certificate of good health
- Immigration fees must be paid
- Proof of economic solvency is required
OUR TRUSTED IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME PANAMA CITIZENS
✅ WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR PANAMA CITIZENSHIP?
Panama citizenship could be attained by birth or by other means as follows.
✔ An individual who was born in Panama
✔ An individual that is born in a country other than Panama but his(her) parents are born in Panama
✔ An individual who is born in Panama in a special zone and called, Zonians
✔ An individual who becomes citizen of Panama by way of naturalization.
Apply for Panama citizenship if one of your parents are Panamanian
Individuals who wish to become a Panama citizen must comply with the immigration laws of Panama. The requirements to apply for Panama citizenship for children that are born outside Panama territory but at least one of the parents are Panamanian by birth.
✔ Apostilled original Birth Certificate, issued by the place where the birth occurred.
✔ Sworn declaration made by the parent of Panamanian nationality, before a public notary of the Republic of Panama or consulate of Panama.
✔ Certificate of residency, in Panama
✔ Copy of birth certificate and Cedula of parents or grandparents
FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR PANAMA CITIZENSHIP
Friendly Nations Visa is a popular residency program that provides permanent residency and citizenship to citizens of 50 Friendly Nations. Citizens of 50 Friendly Nations can become Panama citizens by choosing one of the following investment options:
✅ Invest in Panama real estate properties in the amount of $200,000.
✅ Bank deposit of $200,000.
✅ Employment by a company in Panama
One of the benefits of Friendly Nations visa residents is Panama citizenship, Panama passport and work permit. Friendly Nations Visa residency also grants spouses and minor children of the applicants, Panama residency and citizenship.
INVESTORS VISA RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR PANAMA CITIZENSHIP
Investors visa residents are eligible for Panama citizenship and passport after 5 years and may choose one of the following investment options to obtain residency:
- Real Estate Investment of $300,000.
- Securities Investment of $500,000. (invest in Panama stocks & bonds)
- Bank Deposit of $750,000.
Get in touch with us if you need additional information on PANAMA INVESTORS VISA.
MARRIAGE TO A PANAMA CITIZEN PROGRAM
A foreign citizen can obtain citizenship by marrying a Panamanian citizen. Upon marriage, spouses receive residency and after being married for 2 years, the foreign citizen can apply for citizenship.
HOW TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF PANAMA?If you are interested to become a citizen of Panama, we assist by represneting you to obtain your citizenship.
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