Naturalization or citizenship in Panama
People who have had the Permanent Residence of Panama, after 5 years of residence, can request that they be granted naturalization (citizenship), presenting a series of documents with the help of a lawyer, and directing the request to the President.
The process of Naturalization or obtaining Citizenship in Panama is governed by the Constitution of the Republic of Panama in the article number 10.
Who can apply for Panamanian nationality by naturalization?
- Those foreigners who have been Residents in Panama for three consecutive years and who have children born in the Republic of Panama, whose father or mother is Panamanian. Likewise, those foreigners who have been Residents in Panama for three consecutive years and who have a husband or wife of Panamanian nationality.
- People who were born in Spain or another Latin American country, if they meet the same requirements as their country of origin asks Panamanians to naturalize them.
- Those foreigners who have 5 consecutive years as Permanent Residents in Panama who, upon reaching the age of majority, express their desire to naturalize, expressly renounce their nationality of origin or the one they have and demonstrate that they master the Spanish language and that they have basic knowledge of Panamanian geography, history and political organization.
The Conditions to request a letter of nature, number 1-2-3 (article 10 of the Constitution):
- Power of attorney and request through a lawyer, addressed to the President of the Republic of Panama.
- Request
- Certification of Immigration Status
- Copy of the Permanent Resident Card
- Sworn declaration
- General Medical Certificate of Good Health
- Criminal record
- Economic Solvency
- Paz y Salvo (DGI)
- Complete Copy of Passport
- Passport Size Photos
- Naturalization Interview Format
The period for submitting the application for Panamanian citizenship begins from the date on which Permanent Residence is granted.
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