The Panama Friendly Nations Visa is Still Available

The following is a complete list of the requirements for a Friendly Nations Visa, provisional residency:

Main applicant:

• Valid passport for at least 6 months from application date
• Valid 2nd ID for at least 6 months from application date.
• 5 passport-size photos (2inch x 2inch)
• National criminal background certificate, recently issued, apostilled/authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months
• Economic Solvency: please choose one of the following –
• Option 2: Purchase real estate with a minimum value of USD 200K. Applicants can finance the acquisition of the real estate through a Panamanian Bank.
• Option 3: Invest at least USD 200K in a fixed deposit for 3 years at a Panamanian bank.

Dependent requirements:

If the main applicant is applying with dependents, the main applicant is required to present a Panamanian Bank reference letter showing a minimum balance of USD 5000.

Spouse (applying as a dependent):

• Valid passport for at least 6 months from application date
• 5 passport-size photos (2inch x 2inch)
• National criminal background certificate, recently issued, apostilled/authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months
• Marriage certificate – recently issued, apostilled/ authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months

Child (less than 18 years old):

• Valid passport for at least 6 months from application date
• 5 passport-size photos (2inch x 2inch)
• Birth certificate showing both parent’s names – recently issued, apostilled/authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in your country*– valid for 6 months

Child (18-25 years old):

• Valid passport for at least 6 months from application date
• 5 passport-size photos (2inch x 2inch) 
• National criminal background certificate recently issued, apostilled/ authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months
• Birth certificate showing both parent’s names – recently issued, apostilled/authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months
• Certificate of singleness (or apostilled affidavit signed at a notary) recently issued, apostilled/ authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months
• Proof of full-time studies in university/college recently issued, apostilled/authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months
• List of academic credits, recently issued, apostilled/ authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months

Parent of the main applicant:

• Valid passport for at least 6 months from application date
• 5 passport-size photos (2inch x 2inch)
• National criminal background certificate recently issued, apostilled/ authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months
• Birth certificate of the main applicant showing both parent’s names – recently issued, apostilled/ authenticated by a Panamanian Consulate in the issuing country– valid for 6 months