Panamanian citizenship is acquired by birth, by naturalization or by Constitutional provision. The following are Panamanian by birth: Those born in the National territory; The offspring of parents who are Panamanian by birth, born outside the territory of the Republic, provided they establish their domicile in the National territory; The…
What is a Justice of the Peace? A Justice of the Peace is the authority in charge of preventing and punishing behaviors and acts that alter peace and peaceful coexistence in the community. What matters are handled by a Panamanian Justice of the Peace? Disturbance of peaceful coexistence, provided…
Panamanian translators have been used in courtrooms for many years now and they have become an integral part of the legal system. They help with criminal cases, lawsuits, and other legal proceedings. But what is a translator’s role as an expert witness? A court translator is a person who provides…
If you are thinking about getting married in Panama, you are making a wise decision. Panama is a beautiful country with friendly people, and it offers many advantages for couples who want to get married. In addition to the many stunning locations to hold your civil wedding ceremony, Panama also…
When you lose an important document while travelling in the Central American country of Panama, it can be a major setback. But don’t worry, there are procedures in place to help you report a lost item and get back on track. If you lose your passport, national identity card, driver’s…
In Panama, a person born abroad acquires Panama citizenship at birth if at least one of the parents is a Panamanian citizen and meets certain other requirements. Section 2 of Article 9 of Panama’s Constitution provides for this principle of birthright citizenship by stating that “Panamanians by birth are the…
If you’re like most people, you’re probably a little nervous about driving in a foreign country. After all, the roads are different, the signs are in a foreign language, and you don’t know the customs. But don’t worry – with a little preparation, you can drive in any country with…
In this section, we will learn about the role of Panamanian interpreters and translators in the legal process. The right to an interpreter is implicitly guaranteed by constitution. According to Artcile 22 of the Constitution of Panama, all persons placed under arrest must be informed immediately, and in an understandable…
When you need to file a criminal complaint in Panama, you will need to appear before the nearest prosecutor’s office. The prosecutor’s office employee will then ask for your name and address, as well as the name and physical description of the person who committed the crime against you. You…
The Apostille is a certificate that can be used as an alternative to legalization. It is a quick and cost-effective way of certifying documents for use in Panama or abroad. The Apostille Convention was created in 1961 by the Hague Conference on Private International Law. Legalization is a more complicated…
