PROVISIONAL RESIDENCY PERMIT FOR DEMOGRAPHIC REASONS – FAMILY REUNIFICATION
MARRIED TO A PANAMANIAN MAN (PPT-2) / MARRIED TO A PANAMANIAN WOMAN (PPT-3)

Foreign nationals who have legally married a Panamanian citizen and are living together in conditions of exclusivity, stability, and continuity may apply for this permit.

Required Documents:

  1. Power of Attorney (notarized) and Application.
    The Power of Attorney must include the applicant’s name and nationality, as well as the names and nationalities of their parents.
  2. Three (3) passport-sized photographs.
  3. Duly certified copy of the passport (notarized or authenticated).
  4. Criminal Background Certificate.
  5. Health Certificate.
  6. Certified cheque for US$250.00 made payable to the National Treasury of Panama.
  7. Sworn Declaration of Personal Background.
  8. Marriage Certificate issued by the Civil Registry Office of Panama.
  9. Birth Certificate of the Panamanian spouse, issued by the Civil Registry of the Republic of Panama.
  10. Birth Certificates of Panamanian children (if applicable), issued by the Panamanian Civil Registry.
  11. Authenticated copy of the Panamanian spouse’s ID card, certified by the Civil Registry of the Electoral Tribunal of Panama.
  12. Notarized letter of responsibility and repatriation from the Panamanian spouse.
  13. Document proving marital domicile (e.g., proof of address issued by a Panamanian Justice of the Peace, notarized lease agreement, property title, or utility bill confirming the address)

 Exceptions to the Rule:

  1. The National Migration Service may exempt the foreign applicant from the marital interview if they have two (2) children in common with their Panamanian spouse.
  2. If the applicant has been widowed or divorced during the validity period of the provisional permit and has children from the marriage, they may apply for permanent residency. In case of widowhood, a death certificate of the spouse must be provided, along with the birth certificates of the children.

 

PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMIT FOR DEMOGRAPHIC REASONS – FAMILY REUNIFICATION

MARRIED TO A PANAMANIAN MAN (PRP-2) / MARRIED TO A PANAMANIAN WOMAN (PRP-3)

After two (2) years of holding the provisional residency permit, the foreign national may apply for permanent residency. The same documents listed above must be submitted, except for the Criminal Background Certificate and the cheque.

Legal Basis:

  • Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama
  • Law-Decree No. 3 of 22 February 2008, regulated by Executive Decree No. 320 of 08 August 2008, Articles 220, 221, 222, and 223
  • Law No. 38 of 2000

If you need to apply for temporary or permanent residency in Panama, you can call us at +507 6290-3468 or send us an email at info@lawyerinpanama.com.