The foreign business owners can be obtain legal residency in Panama under the condition that they invest a minimum of US$155,000 in either a new business venture, or an established company in Panama. Part of the requirement is that the business must employ at least 3 Panamanian employees paying them at least minimum wage, with social security benefits.

Documents that are necessary to process legal residency and passport:

Power of Attorney allowing our law firm to act on behalf of the applicant (and dependents - if applicable).

Certificate of Good Health, signed by a registered, licensed physician, indicating that the applicant (and dependents - if applicable) has no contagious diseases and is in good mental and physical condition.

Notarized and authenticated police record from the place of residence for the applicant (and spouse & children - if applicable).

Certified or notarized Birth Certificate of the applicant (and dependents - if applicable).

Marriage Certificate for the applicant (and dependents - if applicable).

Valid passport of the applicant (and dependents - if applicable).

Four (4) passport sized photographs of the applicant (and dependents - if applicable).

Financial reference letter from your bank, credit union, or brokerage / investment firm.

*All documents must be apostilled or authenticated by the Panama Consulate in your country.

The applicant for any type of visa, need be present physically at the immigration office in Panama, at the time of Visa application.

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- Immediate Passport Program: offering Immediate Panamanian Passport
- Self Economic Solvency Visa: offering Permanent Residency & Passport
- Small Business Investor Program: offering Permanent Residency & Passport
- Reforestation Visa: offering Permanent Residency & Passport
- Retired or Pensioned Program: offering Permanent Residency only
- Multiple Entry & Exit Visa (Optional)