VISTO BUENO APPROVAL FOR AMERICANS

WE ASSIST AMERICAN CITIZENS WHO HAVE A DING ON THEIR FBI REPORT

BREAKING NEWS: Panama requires a clean FBI report for Ameican citizens however If you are an American citizen and have a ding on your FBI background check, our trusted attorneys can obtain your residency visa approval in Panama. Panama Legal Center’s experienced attorneys have helped many American citizens, in the past 15 years, who had various issues in their FBI reports. All of our USA clients who had a DING on their FBI report, currently are permanent resident of Panama. WE ARE EXPERT IN PROCESSING VISA RESIDENCY FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS. Consult with us today.

WHAT IS VISTO BUENO?

Visto Bueno (Special Approval) in Panama immigration is a mandatory, high-level review by the Director or Supervisor of Immigration for applicants with criminal record “dings” or previous violations. It acts as a special authorization to proceed with a residency visa despite not having a completely clean background

Many Americans during their life time get arrested and put in prison for various reasons such as DUI, misdemeanor, white collar issues as well as violent crimes. This arrest issue will be reported to the FBI by the local police department and the prior arrest will show up in respectiveFBI report forever.

Our trusted attorneys at Panama Legal Center, with 15 years of experience, succcessfully have assisted Americans to obtain their visa residency from Director of the immigration Agency.

CAN AN AMERICAN CITIZEN WITH FBI CRIMINAL HISTORY OBTAIN PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN PANAMA?

In order to obtain residency in Panama, it is required to have a clean FBI report. Panama’s Decree Law No. 3 of 2008, regulates the Immigration laws and process and it outlines specific criteria that may limit the admission of foreigners, including Americans who have criminal record. If the criminal record pertains to minor offences, or if the individual has served their sentence and been rehabilitated, the authorities might assess the situation more leniently. However, such exceptions are at the discretion of the Director of Immigration Agency and depend on the specific crime.

Immigration laws often include clauses that allow for case-by-case discretion, which may provide flexibility in exceptional situations.

Having a criminal record may complicate the process of applying for residency in Panama, as Decree Law No. 3 of 2008 clearly states that having criminal record is grounds for denying entry and residency to Panama. However, each case is unique, and immigration authorities have some discretion in evaluating individual circumstances. If you have a criminal record and wish to apply for residency in Panama, seeking professional legal advice is essential.

Attorneys at Panama Legal Center, are trusted, experienced and have the know-how to process American citizens visa applications whose FBI backgound check shows prior arrest(s). American citizens can count on our attorneys expertise to solve this essential immigration requirement and obtain residency in Panama.

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If you need to hire a trusted immigration attorney to review your FBI criminal record and obtain permanent residency in Panama, we advise you to contact us today.

HOW VISTO BUENO PROCESS WORK?

We are expert in processing Americans visa application who wish to retire and get pensionado visa or reside in Panama via friendly nations visa program. Our trusted attorneys know how and experience speak for itself and we have successfully obtained permanent residency visa for Americans who did not have clean FBI report. Our attorneys will apply for a special waiver from the Panama immigration office in order to submit your visa application.

If you wish to obtain a residency visa in Panama, you are required to present a criminal record check from your current country of residence. This document is necessary to demonstrate that you have no criminal record and meet Panama's residency requirements. It's like obtaining a seal of approval that proves you are a law-abiding citizen.


Having a clean criminal record ( FBI background check )is a crucial step in obtaining your residency visa in Panama. This means you have no criminal record or illegal activities on your record. This is important because the Panamanian government wants to ensure that those seeking residency in their country are law-abiding citizens. Think of it like a job application process: having a clean record demonstrates that you are a reliable and responsible person. So, if you are looking to immigrate in Panama, a clean criminal record is necessary.


If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or other minor or major offenses, your visa application will go through a special process called "Visto Bueno". This process involves the review and approval of your application by the Director of Panama Immigration.

Obtaining approval from Panama Immigration may take time and We cannot process your residency visa application until the Visto Bueno is approved. Panama Immigration has the authority to approve your visa, when there are issues with your FBI criminal record.

YES, WE CAN SOLVE YOUR FBI ISSUE IN PANAMA

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