FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA PANAMA

For Dependents (Spouse, Children, etc.)

You must also provide:

• A Letter of Responsibility from the main applicant.
• Proof of relationship: marriage certificate for spouse, birth certificate for children, or court documents for custody/guardianship.

Additional Requirements for Dependents (Ages 18–25)

If the dependent is over 18 but under 25 years old, they must provide:

• School/University Certificate proving they are a full-time, regular student.
• Sworn Declaration of Single Status (not married).

Proof of Economic Solvency (Financial Means)

The main resident must also prove sufficient income to support themselves and their dependents. This can be shown in one of the following ways:

1. Tax return with proof of payment (Paz y Salvo), showing a minimum income of $1,000 per month, plus an additional $100 per month for each dependent.
2. Employment letter with recent payslips or Social Security contribution form, along with a valid work permit.

Permanent Resident Permit – Friendly Nations Visa (PPP-PE)

After completing the 2-year Provisional Residency, you may apply for Permanent Residency.

To apply:

• You must present the same requirements as before, except:
  • No Criminal Record Certificate is required.
  • No certified check payment is required.

Legal Basis

This residency category is established under:

• Constitution of the Republic of Panama
• Executive Decree 226 (July 20, 2021)
• Decree Law 3 (February 22, 2008), regulated by Executive Decree 320 (August 8, 2008)
• Law 5 of 2007
• Law 38 of 2000

This completes both Provisional (2-year) and Permanent residency requirements under the Friendly Nations Visa.

Friendly Nations Visa – Checklist

General Requirements

• Notarized Power of Attorney & Application (with parents’ names/nationalities)
  • 3 passport-sized photos
  • Certified copy of passport (notarized/authenticated)
  • Criminal Record Certificate
  • Health Certificate (issued in Panama)
  • Certified check $250 (National Treasury)
  • Certified check $800 (Migration Service)
  • Sworn Affidavit of Personal Background
  Choose ONE Option to Qualify
  1. Employment in Panama
  • Job letter (position, salary, repatriation clause – notarized)
  • Public Registry Certificate of employer
  • Copy of Operating Notice (or legal justification)
  • Copy of work permit application filed with MITRADEL
  2. Real Estate Investment
  • Public Registry Certificate proving ownership of property worth min. $200,000
  • Ownership may be personal, via company, or private foundation
  • May be financed by local bank
  3. Fixed-Term Bank Deposit
  • Bank certificate confirming $200,000 deposit for 3 years, lien-free
  • Deposit may be personal, via company, or private foundation
  Dependents
  • Letter of Responsibility (from main applicant)
  • Proof of relationship (marriage/birth/custody certificate)
  If dependent is 18–25 years old:
  • Proof of full-time student status
  • Sworn Declaration of Single Status
  Proof of Economic Solvency
  • Tax return + proof of payment (min. $1,000/month + $100 per dependent)
  • OR Employment letter + payslips/Social Security + valid work permit
  Permanent Residency (After 2 Years)
  • Submit same documents again, except:
  • - No Criminal Record Certificate
  • - No certified checks

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