Permanent Resident in Panama

Permanent Resident in Panama

The permanent resident is the foreigner who enters the national territory for economic reasons, investment, special policies, and demographics. If your objective is to obtain a Permanent Residency in Panama at B & A Law Firm we can advise you.

For economical reasons:

  • Macro-Company investor.
  • Economic Solvency for Opening a Fixed Term Deposit.
  • Economic Solvency for Investment in Real Estate.
  • Economic Solvency for Mixed Investment (Fixed Term Deposit and Real Estate).

Special Policies:

  • Retired Pensioner.
  • Investor of the Panama Pacific Economic Area.
  • Permission of Workers of the Panama Pacific Area, within ten percent (10%) of the ordinary workers of a company, developer or operator.
  • Call center investor for commercial use (Call Center) for export.
  • Foreigner of the Fullbright Program of Educational and Cultural Exchange.

Demographic reasons:

  • Family Regrouping as Married with National.
  • Family Regroup Dependent of Permanent Resident.
  • Family Regrouping in the Quality of Foreigners with Panamanian Children.

By Special Laws:

  • Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the Republic of Panama and the Republic of Italy.
  • National Foreigners of Specific Countries that maintain Friendly, Professional, Economic and Investment Relationships with the Republic of Panama.
  • In Quality of Professional Foreigner.
  • As Diplomat and Members of International Organizations of countries that maintain friendly diplomatic relations with the Republic of Panama, who have ceased to provide their services in their respective positions.

We will accompany you throughout the process of your Permanent Residency in Panama

From the selection of the most optimal category for your case, the verification of requirements and the final delivery of the edict issued by the migration authorities of Panama.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
  • Record Corrections
  • Transfer of Foreigners’ Records
  • Tourist Visa Extension
  • Multiple Visa Application
  • Change of Nationality
  • Safe passage
  • Application for certifications and immigration status
  • Homologation of university degrees before the University of Panama


If you need personalized advice about the different categories to apply for a Permanent Residence in Panama

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PERMANENT RESIDENT PANAMA PERMANENT RESIDENCE?

Permanent residence or being a permanent resident refers to the status of resident of a person in a country of which he is not a citizen. This is generally for an indefinite period; a person with such status is known as a permanent resident (For example: permanent resident Panama).

Permanent residence or being a permanent resident itself is different from the right of residence or resident, which exempts immigration control for those people. People with permanent residence still require immigration control if they do not have the right of residence. However, the right of residence automatically grants people permanent residence to be then, for example: Permanent Resident Panama. This status also gives permission to work in most cases.

COUNTRIES WITH PERMANENT RESIDENCE SYSTEMS

Not all countries allow permanent residence or being a permanent resident. Rights and application can vary widely.

All European Union countries have the possibility for a person to become permanent resident, as EU law allows an EU citizen who moves to another EU country to obtain permanent resident status after have resided there for five years. The European Union also establishes permanent residence rights for long-term resident third-country nationals under Directive (2003/109 / EC). A novel approach was the granting of rights beyond the national borders of the states that acceded to the directive.

Other countries have different forms of residence and relationships with other countries regarding permanent residence.

Countries that have some type of permanent resident status include:

Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Barbuda
Belize
Brazil
Brunei (called penduduk tetap, permanent resident)
Canada (permanent residents were known as when immigrants ashore before June 28, 2002)
Chile
China (the program started in 2004) 2
Hong Kong (either by Right to Land or Right of Residence, or born to Hong Kong citizens, but born outside Hong Kong)
Macau (born to citizens of Macau, but born outside the country)
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
European Union:
Austria (called Niederlassungsbewilligung, residence permit)
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic – (called trvalý pobyt, permanent residence)
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France (sometimes called titre de séjour, residence permit, or as carte de résident)
Germany (called Niederlassungserlaubnis, establishment permit)
Greece (called Πράσινη Κάρτα, Green Card)
Hungary
Ireland (called Permanent Resident Card)
Italy
Latvia (called ‘Uzturēšanās atļauja’, Residence permit) 5
Lithuania
Luxembourg (long-term resident)
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Netherlands (Called Verblijfsvergunning voor onbepaalde tijd, Permanent residence permit)
Poland (called Karta rezydenta długoterminowego EU, EU long-term resident card)
Portugal – (called Vistos Gold) Descriptions
Romania (called Permis de şedere permanentă, Permanent residence permit)
Slovak Republic (called trvalý pobyt, permanent residence)
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden (called Permanent Uppehållstillstånd, Permanent Residence)
United Kingdom (either through indefinite permission to stay or right of residence or permanent residence for EEA nationals)
Ghana
Guatemala
Iran
Israel (The toshàv-kéva term can refer to a permanent resident without citizenship, or a citizen with registered residence)
Japan (called 永 住 権 eijūknowledge)
Macedonia
Malaysia (called pemastautin tetap)
Mexico
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Peru (A permanent residence option is available for those from countries that prohibit dual citizenship. Permanent residence only requires an annual fee and no other supporting documents)
Philippines
Russia (called “вид на жительство” vid na žítel tvo, residence permit, or “ПМЖ” pe-em-žé, permanent residence)
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Switzerland (Permis d’établissement or Niederlassungsbewilligung, generally referred to as Permiso C (Permis C, C-Ausweis: residence permit)
Taiwan, the ROC
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
United States (called Legal Permanent Residence)
Ukraine

OTHER FORMS OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE

India does not allow dual citizenship, but former Indian citizens and people of Indian origin have the right to apply for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card that allows them to live and work freely in India , in addition to running for certain political positions and occupying constitutional positions.

They also cannot vote or buy agricultural land. Spouses who have no other connection to India other than being married to someone with or eligible for OCI can also apply for OCI if they have been married for at least two years. Once the marriage is dissolved, the OCI status is automatically lost to the spouse with no connection to India.

Turkey allows dual citizenship, and former Turkish citizens who have renounced their Turkish citizenship (for example, because they have naturalized in a country that normally does not allow dual citizenship, such as Germany, Austria, South Korea, or Japan) can apply the «blue card» (mavi kart), which gives them back some citizens’ rights, eg the right to live and work in Turkey, the right to own land or the right to inherit, but not the right to vote.

A New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa stamp issued upon arrival under the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement on an Australian travel document.

Some countries have signed treaties regulating travel and access to labor markets (non-governmental / non-military work): a citizen of an EU country can live and work indefinitely in other EU countries and in Iceland, Liechtenstein , Norway and Switzerland (and citizens of these countries can live and work in EU countries).

The Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement between Australia and New Zealand allows citizens of both countries to live and work in the other country. A citizen of a member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) can live and work in other member states.

However, to vote and work for the public sector or national security in a country, citizenship of the country in question is almost always required.

The Golden Visa is a right of residence in a country that can be obtained by buying real estate with a minimum value or having stayed in the country for a number of years, having a job or other qualifications. Members of the European Parliament have criticized the Golden Visas for disfavouring the concept of citizenship.

LIMITATIONS

Depending on the country, permanent residents generally have the same rights as citizens, except for the following:

They cannot vote (although in some cases, such as citizens of the UK, New Zealand and Belgium, voting is allowed)

They may not stand as candidates for public office (except for citizens of the European Union permanently residing in other EU Member States who can stand in local and European elections).

In most cases they cannot take up a job in the public sector. Canada and New Zealand allow it; some countries, such as Brazil and Portugal, only allow it for permanent residents who have citizenship of another country of the shared heritage).

They generally cannot apply for a job that involves national security. In Singapore, male PRs who have been granted public relations before the age of 18 have to serve in national service. Most first-generation males are exempt.

They may not own certain kinds of real estate.

They are not issued a passport from that country (unless they are otherwise stateless or unable to obtain a passport from their country of nationality, in which case they may be entitled to a certificate of identity).

They do not have access to the country’s consular protection (some countries like Australia allow it).

They may qualify to apply for citizenship after serving a specific period of residence.

Access to citizenship

Generally, permanent residents can apply for citizenship by naturalization after a period of permanent residence (typically five years) in the country in question. Dual citizenship may or may not be allowed.

In many nations, an application for naturalization can be denied on character grounds, sometimes allowing people to reside in the country (as non-domiciled) but not become citizens.

In the United States, residency requirements for citizenship are normally five years, even though permanent residents who have been married to a U.S. citizen for three years or more can apply in three years.

Those who have served in the military may qualify for an expedited process that allows them citizenship after just one year, or even without any residency requirements.

AUTOMATIC RIGHTS

Full permanent residence rights are automatically granted among the following:

Ireland and the United Kingdom, including voting rights in general elections.
The Nordic Council States
Russian Federation and Republic of Belarus

In some cases (for example, the Member States of the European Union) citizens of the participating countries can live and work at will in the Member States of the other party, but do not have a status equivalent to that of a permanent resident.

In particular, under the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia and New Zealand mutually grant their citizens the right to permanently reside and work in each country; However, the rights and prerogatives of New Zealanders living in Australia under this agreement (the so-called special category visa) are somewhat inferior to those of Australian permanent residents, in particular with regard to unemployment benefits and other benefits. similar features.

Source: Wikipedia


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 by John St-Louis CEO - StLouis Communications Inc. on ba-lawfirm.com
Kimberly and her team are top professionals!


Kimberly and her team are top professionals, I am a founder and CEO of a prominent advertising agency in Canada, I decided to come down to beautiful Panama, as I am now semi-retired. I know a Pro when I see one, the difference between Kimberly and her team is essential, they troubleshoot! Any law firm can take you through a process, in my case, it was immigration, which means we are dealing with the Government, things never go perfectly, there is always room for their interpretation, I witnessed Kimberly and her amazing colleague Johanys troubleshoot, on the spot! and Get it done! These are the people you want to entrust such an important process if you are planning to come and stay here. I highly recommend this team to anyone and would gladly speak to anyone about my experience. Thank you Kimberly and Johanys, because of you, I am now a resident. Muchas Gracias!



 

John St-Louis
CEO - StLouis Communications Inc.

 by Norman Mantock on ba-lawfirm.com
Kimberly was very professional and responsive to any questions that I had

Kimberly was very professional and responsive to any questions that I had. She helped me patiently through every step of the process and was very supportive and knowledgeable.

I would highly recommend her services.

-Norman Mantock