Apply for naturalization in Panama is a goal for many foreign citizens who reside in the country and decide to make this their home for themselves and their families.
These are the requirements that must be presented before the Ministry of Government and Justice:
- Authorization and memorial addressed to the President of the Republic, requesting Panamanian nationality.
- Prove the absence of criminal records or arrest warrants or apprehensions in force, by means of certifications issued by the competent authorities, in the country of residence in the last five years or of their country of origin, as the case may be.
- Criminal record certificate issued by the Panamanian authorities.
- Authenticated copy of the personal identity document of the permanent resident, granted by the competent authority.
- Certificate of marriage or birth of Panamanian children.
- Accredit economic solvency.
- Personal interview of the applicant.
- Prove that it complies with its fiscal obligations, by presenting peace and national security.
- Authenticated copy of the passport, by the consul or embassy of the corresponding country. In cases where foreigners do not have representation of their country in Panama, it will be that of a friendly nation.
- Medical certificate of good health.
- Certification of immigration status of the National Migration Service.
- Certification of existence and validity of the law of reciprocity, if it is the case.
- Two photographs with formal dress, size card.
Once these requirements have been fulfilled, the Ministry of Government and Justice or the person to whom it delegates the function will admit the request or order its correction within thirty business days, counted from its presentation.
It is important to know that the State may deny your request for reasons of morality, safety, health, physical or mental disability.
At B&A Law Firm we have an expert team on immigration issues that can advise you at each step to apply for naturalization in Panama. Contact us and we will help you.
