Immigration Regularization is through Lawyers
Important: As of January 1, 2021, all procedures carried out by the immigration regularization process must be presented and managed only by a lawyer. Complying with the ruling issued by the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama, dated September 3, 2020, it was reported that as of January 1, 2021, that […]
Creation of the subcategory of Permanent Resident as a Qualified Investor
The Ministry of Public Security of the Republic of Panama created within the category of permanent resident for economic reasons, the subcategory of Permanent Resident as a Qualified Investor. This subcategory, whose basic requirement is to invest the sum of US $ 500,000.00 in the Republic of Panama, aims to promote foreign investment in Panama […]
New Guidelines for foreigners who are Completing Immigration Procedures
The National Migration Service of Panama (SNM) has communicated through the Resolution number 636, publicly announcing: the validity of residence permits for foreigners that expired as of March 13, 2020 is extended until 30, June 2021. It is noteworthy that these extensions are produced as the result of an analysis of the current situation generated […]
How do you lose permanent residence in Panama?
First of all we must emphasize that in Panama there is no obligation of physical residence, therefore a person loses their Permanent Residence in Panama only if they do not return to the country within a period of 2 years. For this reason, a person can have their tax residence in Panama and live in […]
The National Migration Service of Panama received a mention.
The purpose of the National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI) is to: promote policies of transparency and access to information in public management, as a component that strengthens the prevention of corruption, in order to achieve the development of a model of quality management and accountability, efficient and effective that encourages citizen […]
Opening of the land border by Costa Rica
Requirements established by Panama. The National Migration Service informed Panamanians and foreigners that, from April 5, 2021, Costa Rica will open its land borders to tourism, in the same way that Panama currently has opened them. Therefore, people who want to visit Panama must then comply with the usual pertinent immigration requirements such as having […]
RESIDENCE PERMITS IN PANAMA APPROVED FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
Under the current administration, 253 residence permits have been granted in Panama, which have been approved in favor of foreign investors. Let’s see a summary of them: It should be noted that for the category of Own Economic Solvency (Real Estate Investor) in the period July 2019-January 2021, the approval of 135 permits was carried […]
Work Permit for Humanitarian Reasons: Melting Pot of Races
This permission may be requested by anyone who has a visa approved for humanitarian reasons. The permit will be granted for a period of 2 years, renewable. In order to qualify for this type of Permits, foreigners must complete a series of procedures. Those who request this benefit will be reviewed their time of stay […]
Set Up a Corporation in Panama
Corporations in Panama In 1927, the law that regulates public limited companies in Panama was created. This law says that to set up a Corporation in Panama, two or more persons of legal age are required, who do not need to be Panamanians, nor do they need to be domiciled in Panama. The Corporation must […]
Suitable Lawyers in Panama
In Panama immigration laws are constantly changing. Currently the National Migration Service of Panama requires that all migration requests must be made through a Panamanian lawyer. Therefore, the applicant must be very aware that the professional hired is a legal entity authorized to practice in Panama. The National College of Lawyers in Panama launched a […]