Citizenship in Panama, Nationality in Panama
Panamanian nationality (Nationality in Panama) is the legal bond that unites a person and the Republic of Panama. It is obtained in three different ways:
- Panamanian nationality (Nationality in Panama) by birth,
- Panamanian nationality (Nationality in Panama) by nationalization letter,
- Panamanian nationality (Nationality in Panama), by constitutional provision.
Panamanian Nationality (Nationality in Panama) is regulated in Title II of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama (Articles 8 to 16).
The most important effect of nationality in Panama is to grant Citizenship in Panama.
Citizenship in Panama is an attribute of nationality that grants civil rights and political participation.
The Panamanian State can demand the fulfillment of a series of duties and obligations established by law.
How can I acquire Nationality in Panama?
- Nationality in Panama by Birth.
Any person born within the territory of Panama immediately acquires Panamanian nationality at the time of birth. They are Panamanians by birth according to article 9 of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama. - Nationality in Panama by Naturalization.
Through this criterion can acquire Panamanian Nationality: foreigners with 5 years of residence in the national territory after the age of majority who renounce their nationality of origin, foreigners with 3 years of residence and who are parents of children born in Panama and nationals of any country in Latin America or Spain in 1-3 years on a reciprocal basis. - Nationality in Panama by constitutional provision:
They have the nationality of Panama without the need for a naturalization letter: those born outside the territory of Panama and adopted by Panamanians before reaching 7 years of age.
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