Parking permit for persons with disabilities in Panama

Parking permit for persons with disabilities in Panama

The National Secretariat for Disability (SENADIS) issues parking permits for people with disabilities in Panama   Requirements Application form duly completed by the applicant or the person responsible Medical certificate issued, stamped, and signed by a licensed physician. It should include the diagnosis, the specific functional limitations caused by the…

Requirements to open a bank account in Panama

Requirements to open a bank account in Panama

Panamanian citizens: Valid national identity card Bank reference letter. A personal or a business reference letter would also be acceptable Proof of income   Foreigners: Valid permanent resident card issued by the Panama Electoral Tribunal Bank reference letter Proof of income   Note: Documents written in a language other than…

Importance of learning Spanish in Panama

Importance of learning Spanish in Panama

Learning Spanish is an important part of living in Panama. Not only is it the official language, but it’s also the language of the majority of people living in Panama. Being able to communicate with your neighbors, colleagues, and friends in their native language will help you build relationships and…

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…