Adoptions in Panama

Adoptions in Panama

Domestic adoption The persons interested in becoming adoptive parents must provide the following documentation: Birth certificate of the person or persons interested in adopting a child Marriage certificate Employment verification letter or income tax return Bank reference letter or a similiar document indicating financial stability Psychosocial assessment of the children…

How to register a foreign marriage in Panama

How to register a foreign marriage in Panama

Requirements: Original marriage certificate authenticated by the Panamanian Consulate in the country of issuance or apostilled for use in Panama Spanish certified translation if the document is written in a foreign language. Translated document must be signed and stamped by a Panamanian sworn interpreter: Photocopy of national identity card or…

Applying for a tourist visa to visit Panama

Applying for a tourist visa to visit Panama

Panama Tourist Visa   Requirements: Complete the visa application form. Original passport and one copy of the passport or travel document with at least three months of remaining validity Round-trip airline ticket or booked flight itinerary for onward travel. An e-ticket is acceptable. Copy of the identification document or residency…

How to obtain a certificate of tax residence in Panama

How to obtain a certificate of tax residence in Panama

Requirements to apply for a Panamanian tax residency certificate   Individuals 1. Letter addressed to the General Director of Revenue containing the following: Particulars of the applicant (name, surname, identification number). Full address E-mail address and contact number. Type of activity carried out in Panama. Convention or Treaty by which…

Work Permit for Humanitarian Reasons in Panama

Work Permit for Humanitarian Reasons in Panama

A work permit for humanitarian reasons must be requested before the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development of Panama. In order to obtain a work authorization, the following requirements must be met: Power of Attorney granted to a Panamanian attorney or law firm and Application Resolution issued by the National…