Translating and Obtaining an Apostille for Background Checks for Panama When applying for immigration, residency, or certain legal procedures in Panama, foreign applicants are often required to submit a criminal background check issued by their country of origin. To be valid in Panama, this document must usually go through two…
Introduction If you reside outside of Panama but own property, have business interests, or need to manage legal affairs within the country, you may not always be able to be physically present to sign documents. In these cases, granting a Power of Attorney (POA) is the standard legal solution. This…
Do Apostilles in Panama Expire? And Why Are They Used? An apostille certificate is an official authentication issued by a competent authority to certify the origin of a public document. Panama issues apostilles in accordance with the Hague Apostille Convention, allowing Panamanian documents to be legally recognized in other member…
If a death occurred in Panama and you are currently living overseas, you may still need the Panamanian death certificate for immigration, probate, inheritance, banking, or court proceedings abroad.The good news: you do not need to travel to Panama. The entire process can be handled through a lawyer or certified…
If a Panamanian birth certificate is to be used abroad, it must be duly issued and authenticated by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama, after which an apostille certificate must be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama. The following is a clear and practical guide to the process.…
All taxpayers subject to Income Tax in the Republic of Panama who have school-age dependents are entitled to deduct educational expenses incurred with respect to such dependents in their Annual Income Tax Return, provided that such dependents are pursuing studies at the primary, secondary, or higher education level, up to…
When you need certified translations in Panama, accuracy, legal validity, and reliability are essential. Official procedures such as naturalization applications, temporary and permanent residency applications, work permits, court procedures, and documentation submitted to public entities requires translations that strictly comply with Panamanian regulations. At Universal Services, we provide certified and…
When a Panamanian citizen or foreign resident needs to prove they are legally single outside of Panama, they must obtain a Certificate of Singleness, also known as the Certificado de No Impediment. This document is issued by the Tribunal Electoral de Panamá and certifies that the individual is not currently…
1. What is the Married to a Panamanian Visa? It is a residency permit granted to foreigners who are legally married to Panamanian citizens. 2. Does the marriage need to be legally registered in Panama? Yes. The marriage must be officially registered in the Panamanian Civil Registry of the Electoral…
1. What is the Panama Pensionado Visa (Retiree Pensioner Visa)? It is a residency permit for foreigners who receive a lifelong pension of at least US$1,000 from a foreign government, international organization, or private company. 2. Who is eligible to apply? Foreigners with a lifetime pension of at least US$1,000/month.…
