Residence permit for family reunification in Panama

1. Power of attorney and application (notarized)
2. Three (3) passport-size photographs of the applicant.
3. Duly verified copy of the applicant's passport (Notarized or corresponding Auto).
4. Applicant´s apostilled Criminal Record Certificate. There are cases in which this type of document does not exist in the applicant’s country of origin, in which case the interested party must provide a certification from a Diplomatic Agent or Consular Agent of their country of origin accredited in the Republic of Panama, said certification must ratify the non-existence of said certificate in the applicant's country of origin.
5. Health Certificate by a suitable doctor in the Republic of Panama.
6. Certified Check for US$ 250.00 in favor of the National Treasury; (the client can provide it, or we manage it – certification cost per check is US$ 10.70). The owner must provide this check.
7. Personal History Affidavit Form. . It must be completed and signed by the applicant.
8. Marriage Certificate issued by Civil Registry.
9. Panamanian Spouse Birth Certificate , issued by Civil Registry.
10. Children’s Birth certificates,if any, issued by the Civil Registry.
11. Copy of the valid identity card of the Panamanian spouse, authenticated by the Civil Registry.
12. Notarized letter of responsibility from the Panamanian spouse.
13. Document that proves the marital address (a receipt of any utility of the address is sufficient: receipt of public services or lease or any other document that proves it)

1. Power of Attorney and Application (notarized with their respective tax stamps). A legal representative is essential.
2. Three (3) passport-size photographs.
3. Duly cross-checked copy of the passport (notarized or authenticated).
4. Criminal Record Certificate (in case the minor is of legal age).
5. Health Certificate by a qualified Panamanian doctor.
6. Certified Check for 250.00 USA dollars in favor of the National Treasury.
7. Certified Check for 800.00 USA dollars in favor of the National Immigration Service.
8. Personal History Affidavit Form.
9. Sworn statement before a Notary Public of the father or mother of the minor (proving that the applicant has complied with his duties as a good father of a family).
10. Birth certificate of the children, , issued by the Panamanian Civil Registry.
11. Notarized Letter of Responsibility from the resident or national.

A document that proves the address (utility letter: utility bill, lease, or any other document that proves it).

1. Power of attorney and application (notarized)
2. Three (3) passport-size photographs of the applicant
3. Duly revised copy of the applicant's passport (notarized or authenticated).
4. Applicants apostilled Criminal Record Certificate. There are cases in which this type of document does not exist in the applicant’s country of origin, in which case the interested party must provide a certification from a Diplomatic Agent or Consular Agent of their country of origin accredited in the Republic of Panama, said certification must ratify the non-existence of said certificate in the applicant's country of origin.
5. Health Certificate by a suitable doctor in the Republic of Panama..
6. Certified Check for US$ 250.00 in favor of the National Treasury; (the client can provide it, or we manage it – certification cost per check is US$ 10.70) – The holder must provide this check.
7. Certified Check for US$ 800.00 in favor of the National Immigration Service.
8. Personal History Affidavit Form.It must be completed and signed by the applicant.
9. Notarized letter of responsibility of the resident or national.
10. Proof of kinship (marriage, birth, or judicial certificate).
11. The applicant of legal age and under 25 years of age must provide:
    • Certificate from an educational center of your status as a full-time and regular student.
    • Affidavit of unmarried status.
12. Proof that the resident has sufficient economic solvency, which may be accredited by one of the following forms:
    • Income statement in good standing, and must meet a minimum income of B/1,000.00 per month, plus B/100.00 for each dependent.
    • Updated work letter with its respective CSS checkbook or file and copy of the Work Permit.
    • Bank reference letter of not less than four average figures.

Foreigners who have married a Panamanian national and live with them in singularity, stability, and continuity conditions can apply for this Permit. Once the term of two (2) years of the provisional permit has elapsed, the foreigner may apply for Permanent Residence. This is considered a Family Reunification Permit.

The advantage of requesting this Permit for a national citizen of a Friendly Nation, lies in the fact that this type of Permit only requires the presentation of a check to the national treasury for US$ 250.00, unlike, for example, the Permit under the category of Friendly Nations which requires the payment of two checks: this one for US$250.00 and the one for US$800.00 for expatriation expenses that must be paid to the National Immigration Service.

This type of permit considered for family reunification is legally called Provisional Permanent Resident Permit for Demographic Reasons and Family Reunification as Foreigners with Panamanian Children. This type of Residence Permit applies to foreigners with one or more Panamanian children with a minimum of five (5) years of age and is created by the need to preserve the family union and guarantee the rights of minors.

It is important to emphasize that if the minor has not reached five (5) years of age, this type of Family Reunification Permit cannot be requested, and the parents or progenitors of the minor must seek a different kind of visa while the minor has not reached the age marked.

For the application of the Resident Permit, a dependent of a permanent resident, foreign spouses, children under 18 years of age, family members with disabilities, and dependent parents of a 2-year provisional resident, permanent resident, or national may apply.

Children over the age of 18 to 25 may apply as dependents, provided they demonstrate that they are studying regularly and are economically dependent on the resident or national.

Note: The resident or national demonstrating that they have guardianship or tutelage of a minor may claim them as a dependent. This permit will be granted provisionally for two (2) years, with the right to permanent residence.

The price of the Family Reunification Residence Permit for one (1) applicant is US$2,955.90, including legal fees, ITBMS, government checks and processing expenses:

• Legal fees: US$1,350.00
• ITBMS (7% Panama VAT) on legal fees: US$94.50
• Certified check payable to the National Immigration Service: US$800.00
• Certified check payable to the National Treasury: US$250.00
• Check certification: US$21.40
• Processing expenses (excluding translations): US$350.00
• Bank charges: US$90.00

Published prices apply to one (1) applicant only. They do not include dependents or official translations, whose costs vary depending on the number of dependents and the number of documents or pages that require translation.

If you are applying with dependents, we will calculate the exact cost of your case based on the number of dependents, their ages and their relationship to you.

To apply for the Family Reunification Visa in Panama the applicant must look for a suitable attorney in Panama who requests said Visa before the National Immigration Service in Panama. Once you have a specialized attorney, you must meet all the requirements established by Panamanian legislation.

It is important to mention that Family Reunification is based on different situations, and the applicant can take advantage of any of them if they meet the established requirements.

The Family Reunification Visa costs US$2,955.90 for one (1) applicant, including legal fees, ITBMS, government checks and processing expenses. It does not include additional dependents or official translations. Requirements vary depending on the type of family relationship, so our team will confirm which category applies to your case.