The National Immigration Service, through Executive Decree No. 343 from May 16th, 2012, and its modifications, created the possibility to grant Panama residence visa for South Africans citizens, with the purpose to exercise economic, professional or investment activities in our country. How can South Africans citizens apply for Panamanian Residence Visa? South African citizens may
Panama has put together the most attractive and popular residence program for retirees in the world. The Retiree and Pensioner residence (typically known as the “Pensionado Visa”) is considered the best retiring program, because it offers great incentives for those foreigners who are willing to retire in Panama. It’s important to notice that the processing
The Residency Visa for Italian Citizens is one of the most effective alternatives to obtain residency in Panama. Through the “treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the Republic of Panama and the Republic of Italy”, created under Law No. 15, February 2nd, 1996, special privileges are granted to all Italian citizens that want to obtain
Foreign nationals from fifty (50) countries that are considered friendly nations because of the professional and economic ties with the Republic of Panama, will be entitled to obtain residency and work permit with preference, if they can justify their presence in Panamá, that can be either by labor or investment option. Labor option: the foreigner
To promote foreign investment in the country, Panama has created a new migratory subcategory as Qualified Investor, which grants Permanent Residence in Panama within a period not exceeding thirty (30) days. The Qualified Investors, as it is known according to Executive Decree No. 722 of October 15, 2020, establishes various investment mechanisms for foreigners wishing
For those of you familiar with the Friendly Country Visa, some changes will be in effect on August 20th 2021. A new Decree has been issued by the Panamanian Government changing the requirements of the Friendly Country Visa. New Changed requirements From August 20th, the new reasons to apply for the Friendly Country Visa are