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.…
If you were married in Panama and need to use your marriage certificate in another country, you will likely be asked to provide an apostille. An apostille officially certifies the authenticity of the signature and seal on a public document so that it is legally recognized in all countries that…
The new Civil Procedure Code of the Republic of Panama, published in Official Gazette No. 29887-A on October 11, 2023, represents a major step forward in modernizing the Panamanian judicial system. This new legal framework introduces clear rules on process digitalization, the use of technological tools, and the guarantee of…
The New Code of Civil Procedure in Panama and the Importance of Certified Translators in Judicial Proceedings The entry into force of Panama’s new Code of Civil Procedure marks a milestone in the modernization of the country’s judicial system. Among its many innovations, this legal framework reinforces the need to…
Renewing Your Permanent Resident Card in Panama (Issued by the Electoral Tribunal) If you are a permanent resident of Panama, you will be issued a Permanent Resident Card by the National Immigration Service of Panama. In addition, you must apply for a Permanent Resident ID Card issued by Panama’s Electoral…
