How to Get a Permanent Resident Identity Card, also known as the Panamanian E-Cedula

If you plan to live in Panama, you can only drive with a foreign license for 90 days.

Live on the Beach, the Mountains or the Metropolis

Application Process

The application is fast and easy.  We are with you every step of the way.

01.
Email Documents

Email us the required documents for approval.

02.
Visit Panama And Apply for Residency

Have a mini vacation while you visit Panama to apply for your residencey visa.

03.
Receive Temporary Residency Visa

We accompany you to the Immigration Panama office to receive your Visa.

04.
Wait 3 to 6 months for Processing Permanent Residence Visa

You do not need to stay in Panama while your Visa is being processed.

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If you are applying with a spouse, an additional $250 USD in the monthly income is required.

Spouse has to present the same documents as the main applicant accept for the income letter.

Extra documents needed when applying with a Spouse:
Marriage Certificate

If you are applying with a children an additional $250 USD in the monthly income is required for each child.

Add the following documents if you are applying with children 18 and under:

– Marriage Certificate
-Passport for each child
-Birth certificate for each child

With the Retiree Visa you can invest and own a business in Panama. A work permit is not permitted with this visa.

The following must be either apostilled (at the Secretary of State Office), or authenticated at a Panamanian Consulate in your country.
-National Background Check
-Pension letter
-Marriage Certificate (if applying with a spouse)
-Birth Certificate (if applying with children)

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