The National Migration Service of Panama will establish short-term preventive shelters designed to house, under the institution’s orders, foreigners who have violated immigration laws. The regulations will outline the operation of these preventive shelters, along with minimum standards and services, ensuring respect for human rights. Only individuals over eighteen years…
According to Panama’s immigration regulations, these are the migration categories: Classification Foreigners entering Panama can do so under the following migration categories: Non-resident Temporary resident Permanent resident Foreigners under Panama’s protection The Executive Branch will regulate immigration categories and subcategories, the procedure, form, and conditions under which permits and visas…
In Panama’s diverse real estate market, where linguistic diversity is common, clear communication and legal adherence are paramount. As globalization brings in more foreign investors and buyers, the need for accurate translation services has risen significantly. Panamanian law mandates that in transactions involving parties not fluent in Spanish, a certified…
The steps to get an apostille for a birth certificate in the Republic of Panama are as follows: Obtain a recent copy of the birth certificate from an office of the Panama Electoral Tribunal. Request that the Civil Registry of Panama authenticate the birth certificate. Schedule an appointment with the…
The National Migration Service of Panama will deport and order the prohibition of entry into Panamanian territory for foreigners under the following circumstances: Entering the country irregularly, except for exceptions established in special laws Remaining undocumented or irregular in Panamanian territory Engaging in conduct contrary to morals and good customs…
According to the immigration regulations in the Republic of Panama, the irregular immigrant who requests voluntary return to their country of origin or residence will have to pay a fine of fifty US dollars for each month in which they have remained in this condition. Additionally, an entry ban shall…
If you are a permanent resident in Panama with an ID issued by the National Migration Service of Panama, you can apply for a permanent resident card from the Electoral Tribunal of Panama. The requirements are as follows: Request a letter from the National Migration Service of Panama, confirming your…
Simplified Instructions for Obtaining an Apostille for a Police Record in Panama Obtain the Certificate: Request the criminal record certificate from the Directorate of Judicial Investigation (DIJ) in Panama, specifying the need for obtaining an apostille or legalizing it for international use. Verify Authenticity: Confirm that the certificate is signed…
According to the Penal Code of the Republic of Panama, a witness, expert, interpreter, or translator who, before the competent authority, asserts a falsehood or denies or conceals the truth, in whole or in part of their statement, opinion, interpretation, or translation, shall be punished with imprisonment from two to…
According to the Penal Code of the country of Panama, when two or more people gather or conspire to commit a drug-related crime, they shall be punished with a prison sentence of eight to twelve years. Anyone who introduces drugs into the national territory, even in transit, or takes them…
