Requirements to register births of Panamanians abroad
To grant the Panamanian nationality that corresponds to your child of a Panamanian father or mother by birth that occurred abroad: 1. The original Birth Certificate must be provided, issued by the Civil Registry office or entity acting as such in the country where the birth occurred. The certificate must be duly authenticated through the […]
Panama Resident Visa for Italians
What is the Panama Italy Treaty Visa? This visa is based on the “Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the Republic of Panama and the Republic of Italy“. This treaty has its origins in the year 1966 and was ratified through a Law, as is the case of Law 15. What is the purpose […]
How to Legalize in Panama 2022
The National Migration Service (SNM) communicates that in compliance with resolution 6994 of April 12, 2022, that since April 18, 2022, the reception of all Renewal and Permanent Residence applications regulated by the decree Executive 235. Which must be submitted through the regular channel. At ba-lawfirm.com we have a specialized team willing to guide you […]
Validity of documents for immigration procedures
It is very important to confirm the validity of the documents required for Panama migration procedures. – Marriage certificates: no more than 6 months issued. – Apostille: by itself does not have an expiration date. However, if the apostilled document has it, the apostille will have the validity of said document. – Passport: minimum validity […]
How to apply for a Visa and apply for a Residence Permit for Panama
In Panama, to apply for a visa that grants Temporary or Permanent Residence, you must be in the country, although said application must be processed by your lawyer before the National Immigration Service, your presence in the country is mandatory. You can advance some requirements before arriving in the country, you must be well informed […]
PANAMA MIGRATORY CARD
WHAT IS THE PANAMA MIGRATORY CARD The Panama Migratory Card is a document issued by the National Immigration Service, when an immigration procedure is entered. The Panama Migratory Card or Panamanian Procedure Card is valid for 6 months while your case is analyzed. This Card allows you to remain legally in Panamanian territory while you wait […]
FORMALIZE TELEWORK IN PANAMA
The formalization of teleworking in Panama is mandatory. According to Law 126 of February 18, 2021. The company and the Teleworker must make an agreement, which must be registered in the Labor Department of the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development of Panama. Said contract will emphasize establishing the terms of the remote employment relationship, […]
FAMILY REUNION IN PANAMA
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT DUE TO FAMILY REUNION IN PANAMA. Those Foreigners who have Panamanian spouses. Children under 18 years of age whose parents are Panamanians born abroad or parents of temporary residents. There are exceptions, if children over 18 years of age and up to 25 years of age prove […]
Advantages of Living in Panama
PANAMA ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE COUNTRIES IN LATIN AMERICA. This beautiful country has many points in favor in several essential aspects when choosing a country to live in. Panama has very little inflation to start with. In addition to the fact that its Gross Domestic Product tends to have sustained growth and is considered […]
HOW TO REHABILITATE MY PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN PANAMA
If you are a foreigner with Residence in Panama, but you stayed outside the country for a period of more than 2 years and less than 6 uninterrupted years, you will need to rehabilitate your Permanent Resident permit. You will be able to protect yourself under Resolution # 17405 of the year 2019 and request […]