This Permission grants Permanent or Indefinite Residency to friendly countries nationals who wish to reside in the country, namely, Germany, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Spain, United States, Slovakia, France, Finland, Netherlands, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Singapore, Uruguay, Chile, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, South Korea, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Portugal, Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Cyprus, Malta, Serbia, Republic of Montenegro, State of Israel, Denmark, South Africa, New Zealand, Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, Luxembourg, the Principality of Lietchtenstein, Principality of Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, Republic of Taiwan, Costa Rica, Paraguay and Mexico.

To opt for the residence must show these main requirements:

• The reason to require Permanent Residency according to the economic or professional activity performed.
• Bank reference letter with a balance of no less than midrange four figures.
• May include spouse, children, disabled family members and dependent parents as dependents.
• Eligible for an Indefinite Work Permit.
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A professional Alien whose profession is not limited by the Constitution of the Republic of Panama or national law will be able to apply.

Occupations that may NOT apply for this type of residence are: Nursing, Barber or Cosmetology, Dentistry, Civil Engineering or Architecture, Agricultural Sciences, Pharmacy, Chiropractors, Nutrition, Medicine, Psychology, Medical Assistant, Accounting, Journalism, Laboratory Technician, Public Relations, Speech Therapy, Economics, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy, Law, Dental Assistant, Sociology, Chemistry.

To opt for the residence must show these main requirements:

• The person must show copy of the diploma or university degree, bachelor, masters or doctorate.
• May include spouse, children, disabled family members and dependent parents as dependents, but must prove financial solvency with at least a bank reference letter with a balance of no less than midrange four figures.
• Eligible for an Annual Work Permit.

This permit can be requested by an Alien who receives a retirement or pension from an Alien government, international organization or private company.

The monthly income or pension should be over $1000.00 and must be granted for life. In case the applicant proves that he or she has purchased a property in a personal capacity in the country for an amount exceeding one hundred thousand dollars ($.100,000.00), the pension could be of at least seven hundred and fifty dollars ($.750.00).

May include spouse, children, disabled family members and dependent parents as dependents, but must prove additional financial solvency of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) a month for each dependent, which can be proven with additional pension or with a local bank reference.

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An Alien can apply for it if he or she invests a minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300.000.00) in real estate or certificate of deposit or a combination of both and show that funds come from abroad.

A person may seek permanent resident as forest investor as an Alien investing personally or through a partnership or company performing reforestation or forest plantation activities or others authorized by the National Environmental Authority, in an area not less than five (5) hectares and whose minimum investment is eighty thousand dollars ($80,000.00).

An Alien can apply for it if he or she is hired by a private company, earning a salary of no less than eight hundred fifty dollars ($850.00) per month.

An Alien could apply for this permit if he or she is hired by a Company as a technician, expert, manager and/or trusted staff earning a salary of no less than eight hundred fifty dollars ($850.00) per month.

Podrá aplicar para este permiso el extranjero contratado por una empresa como técnico, el experto, el gerente y/o el personal de confianza que devengue un salario no menor de ochocientos cincuenta dólares ($850.00) mensuales.

Grants Permanent Residency to anyone who is married to a Panamanian.

In addition to the Permits mentioned above, our legislation offers: Permit for Macro Company, Resident Dependent; Temporary Permits such as: Staff paid from abroad, agricultural investor, Special Permits and for Students, among many others.