PANAMA fRIENDLY NATIONS VISA
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About the Panama Friendly Nations visa.
The Panama friendly nations visa is a program that foreigners of certain countries can apply for and three modalities. All three progams also have the same process and common requirements.
The process usually takes 6 months (sometimes less) to resolve the initial application and then issue a provisional residency permit.
The permit is valid for 2 years, during which the applicant must maintain the requirements.
After two years, the holder may apply for permanent residency.
List of Friendly Nations for Panama Visa
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Great Britain
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Israel
- Japan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Paraguay
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Korea
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Uruguay
- USA
requirements
- Valid passport with at least 6 months from application date and second id
- 5 passport size photos
- National criminal background certificate (FBI report in the U.S.A.), with apostilled/ authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months.
- USD $800.00 per certified check issued to the National Immigration Service for the repatriation fee.
- USD $250.00 per certified check issued to the National Treasury for the application fee.
- Good health certificate issued in Panama.
- In terms of economic capacity, one of the following:
- Employment contract in Panama: requires an employment contract between the applicant and a Panamanian company.
- Real Estate Ownership: Requires the applicant to own a Panamanian property with a registered value of at least USD $200,000, which can be financed with a local institution.
- Certificate of Deposit: Deposit of at least USD $200,000 in a national bank in Panama. This must include title, value, term, and must be free of encumbrances with a minimum validity of 3 years.
Dependants
- If their is a spouse, include a marriage certificate (valid for 6 months only) and all the requirements listed above must be presented.
- For children dependent, include the birth certificate for each of them.
Work Contract Option
For entrepreneurs opening a business in Panama, we can help you for this application with the following:
- Creating the International Business Company with nominees
- Applying for a business licence
- Work contract for main applicant
- Work permit for main applicant
- Bank assistance per dependant
