PANAMA IMMIGRATION LAWYERS 

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO OBTAIN RESIDENCY VISA, HIRING A TRUSTED IMMIGRATION LAWYER IS THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.

PANAMA IMMIGRATION EXPERTS

We know the Panama immigration laws and how the visa residency process works.  Our experienced Panamanian lawyers have been assisting expats to relocate to Panama for the past 15 years.  In fact, we are known as trusted lawyers in Panama and have helped hundreds of foreign individuals, who chose to call Panama home, to obtain their residency visa either for retirement or investment reasons.   SEE SOME OF OUR CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS

 GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR ATTORNEYS NOW!

EMAIL: customer@panamalegalcenter.com

WHATSAPP: +(507)6404-0388

 WHY CHOOSE OUR IMMIGRATION LAWYERS?

• We are expert in Panama immigration laws and obtaining permanent residency visa 

• We provide first class service to our clients 

• Our immigration attorneys know-how save clients time & money

PANAMA LEGAL CENTER attorneys are committed to qualify clients and obtain their permanent residency visa in a timely manner.   APPLY FOR RESIDENCY VISA NOW! 

 PENSIONADA VISA; YOUR GUIDE TO RETIREMENT IN PANAMA

 Panama consistently ranks high on International Living’s Retirement Index, having ranked 1st in 2022 and 4th in 2024.  Moreover, it is no surprise that Forbes magazine have praised this small Central American country for its security, low living costs and simplified immigration residency visa process.

 Panama Pensionado Visa offers an affordable pathway for retirees to enjoy their golden years in paradise. In fact, our immigration lawyers would obtain permanent residency visa for retirees in less than 6 months.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTION. WHAT ARE PENSIONADA RESIDENCY VISA REQUIREMENTS?

ANSWER: The only requirement for applying pensionada visa, is to have a lifetime pension (income) of US$1,000. per month. Pensionada visa program is often called "retirement visa", however this program is available to anyone older than 18 years of age. 

QUESTION. WHAT IS THE PANAMA IMMIGRATION LAW?

ANSWER: Panama laws require that applicants who wish to obtain residency visa, to hire a Panamanian attorney to represent them before the immigration office.  Therefore, clients are required to sign a power of attorney, before a notary public in Panama.

QUESTION. WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF PENSIONADA VISA?

   ANSWER:  Pensionado Visa  provides many discounts to retirees:

• • 20% discount on medical bills and 15% on hospital expenses 
  • 10% discount on medicine
  • 25% discounts on utility bills
  • 25% discount on airline tickets and 30% on other transportation
  • 20% discount on restaurants
  • 50% discount at hotels from Monday to Thursday, 30% on weekends
  • And much more...

QUESTION. HOW TO APPLY & OBTAIN PENSIONADA RESIDENCY VISA?

ANSWER: Follow the 3 easy steps

STEP 1. CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR WHATSAPP

STEP 2. SEND US THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

STEP 3.  FLY TO PANAMA AND RECEIVE YOUR PENSIOANADA RESIDENCY VISA

QUESTION. WHAT TYPE OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR PENSIONADA VISA?

ANSWER: To obtain pensionada visa, the following two (2) documents  are required; 

1. Pension confirmation letter: Retirees need to have a minimum pension ( income ) of $1,000. per month.  For example social security benefits, VA benefits, annuity or private pension income is acceptable.

2.   Police report clearance  confirming that the retiree had no prior criminal activities (FBI report for Americans and RCMP report for Canadians is required) 

NOTE A:  All the documents must be apostiled in the home land

NOTE B: All the documents must be translated to Spanish language by a certified translator in Panama.

NOTE C: American, Canadian and European citizens can travel to Panama without visa and are allowed to stay for a period of up to 180 days. 

QUESTION. HOW TO APOSTILE YOUR DOCUMENTS?

ANSWER: Panama requires all foreign documents such as police clearance report, pension benefit certificates, marriage certificates and birth certificates to be apostiled in the homeland before submitting for residency visa. There are 2 options for apostiling a document;

1. Apostile Agency in your country
2. Panama Consulate in your country  

For example, if you are living in a country that has Apostile Agency, you may choose to apply for apostile of your documents through this agency. 

QUESTION. WHAT IF MY FBI REPORT HAS A DING ON IT?

ANSWER: YES WE CAN SOLVE YOUR FBI ISSUE IN PANAMA. Our expert immigration lawyers can assist American citizens to obtain their pensionada visa residency even if there is an issue in their FBI report. GET IN TOUCH WITH US NOW! 

QUESTION. HOW TO BECOME RESIDENT OF PANAMA? 

ANSWER:  Pensionada visa residency process is as follows; 

  1.    TEMPORARY PENSIONADA VISA RESIDENCY

Upon your arrival in Panama, it is required to register your passport with the immigration office first in order to submit your documents. Upon approval, clients will be granted a temporary residency visa ID card valid for 6 months.

  2.    PERMANENT PENSIONADA VISA RESIDENCY

Within 6 months, we would notify clients to fly to Panama again and receive their permanent residency visa ID card.

 3.    E- CEDULA ID CARD FROM TRIBUNAL ELECTORAL

E-CEDULA is optional however we highly recommend to apply for it as soon as you become permanent resident of Panama.

QUESTION. HOW TO RETIRE & RELOCATE TO PANAMA? 

ANSWER:  Relocating to Panama provides a  new cultural & lifestyle experience for both retirees and investors.  Consult with us for our complete relocation services. 

QUESTION. CAN I OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA?

ANSWER:YES, WE WOULD ASSIST OUR CLIENTS TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA.  Our attorneys can also assist investors to open a bank account in Panama remotely.

Some of the local banks in Panama include Banco General, Banistmo, BAC, Credicorp bank & Banesco. 

ATTENTION INVESTORS: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA, GET IN TOUCH WITH US NOW!

   QUESTION. WHY RETIREES RELOCATING TO PANAMA?

ANSWER: Many retirees are relocating to Panama for various reasons;

• Low cost of living
• Panama is a secure and safe country

• Time to retire and enjoy your golden years in a tropical paradise

• Many discounts and benefits for retirees

• The friendly people of Panama welcome expats from all over the world 

• Tax exemption for retirees and investors