If you are a spouse, child, dependent parent or other eligible family member of a Panamanian citizen or resident, you may be able to apply for residence in Panama under the family reunification category. 👨👩👧 Who can apply? Under Article 224 of Panama’s immigration regulations, this category may apply to:…
Panama has taken an important step toward modernizing its immigration procedures by adopting the Electronic Naturalization Procedure, established through Resolution No. 5173 of September 10, 2026, published in Official Gazette No. 30613-B on September 16, 2026. This new system will allow applications for a Certificate of Naturalization to be processed…
Panama has updated its Permanent Residency Program for Qualified Investors through Executive Decree No. 17 of September 8, 2026, published in Official Gazette No. 30613 on September 16, 2026. The new regulations reorganize the available investment options, strengthen the verification of the source and traceability of funds, and establish clearer…
New residency opportunities for Ecuadorian citizens The Republic of Panama has officially added the Republic of Ecuador to the list of countries whose citizens may apply for the Friendly Nations Residence Permit. This important change was enacted through Executive Decree No. 16 of August 31, 2026, published in Digital Official…
When a death certificate issued in Panama must be submitted abroad, some institutions may require a complete version of the document rather than an abbreviated certificate. In such cases, it may be necessary to obtain a full copy of the death certificate, sometimes referred to as a long-form death certificate.…
We can handle the entire process on your behalf—even if you are abroad A certificate of single status is an official document issued by Panama’s Electoral Tribunal confirming a person’s civil status. It may be required abroad for marriage, immigration and residency applications, civil unions, or other legal and administrative…
The Panama Retiree-Pensioner Immigration Permit is one of the most popular residency options for foreign nationals who wish to establish themselves in Panama and receive a qualifying lifetime pension or retirement income. 📋 Important Documents Depending on each applicant’s individual circumstances, the following documents may be required: ✓ Valid passport…
📜 Birth Certificate in Panama: Apostille, Translation & International Delivery 🌎 Need a Panamanian birth certificate for use abroad? We can assist with the complete process—from obtaining the certificate in Panama to legal representation, apostille, official translation, and international delivery. ⚖️ Legal Representation If you are outside Panama, a Panamanian…
🎓 Do You Need to Translate Your Diploma from Panama to Study Abroad? If you are planning to study abroad and need to submit a high school diploma, university diploma, academic certificate, or transcript issued in Panama, you may need to meet several requirements before submitting your documents to a…
👨⚖️ Retain a Panamanian Attorney To change your birth surname to your married surname in Panama, you must retain a Panamanian attorney to file a petition with the Civil Registry Office of the Electoral Tribunal of Panama. ✍️ Sign a Special Power of Attorney As part of the process, you…
