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