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WE ASSIST YOU TO BECOME A PANAMA CITIZEN Panama citizenship is on the rise and many people from many countries like to get Panama citizenship and Panama passport. Since many global changes have happened in th years, migration / relocation is a real issue at this time. Nowadays more than ever we are asked this question: How Can I Become A PANAMA Citizen?
How To Become A Panama Citizen? There are many ways for a foreigner to become a Panama citizen. In order to hold a Panamanian passport, rst, you need to become a Permanent Panama Resident. Once o cially a Permanent Panama resident for 3-5 years, you are quali ed to apply and upon approval by various Panama government entities ( Article 10 of Panama Const become a Panama citizen and carry a Panamanian Passport. Those foreigners who are Temporary Panama Residents are not eligible to apply for Panama Citizenship. So if you intend to become a Panama Citizen, we advise you to get your Permanent residency as soon as possible. There is a special naturalization application for Panama citizenship and it is an immigration process. Our experienced immigration attorneys would represent you before imm o ces in Panama and submit all the necessary documents on your behalf via a Notarized Power Of Attorney. Once we apply for your citizenship, The Panama immigration o ce will process your Panama Citizenship request it may take a year or more before naturalization approval reso issued. Once the Panama Approval resolution is granted, you will become a Panama Citizen and with the citizenship certi cate, you can apply to the Panama Passport O receive your Panama Passport in a few days. Panama passport, is respected all over the world and you can easily travel to many countries without visa. (https://panamaimmigrationservices.com/) Learn more about Panama Escrow agent PANAMA ESCROW AGENT (https://www.panamalegalcenter.com/panama-escrow-agent/)
Who Is Eligible To Apply For Panama Citizenship? The following Panama Permanent Residents Are eligible to apply and upon approval, become a Naturalized Panama Citizen:
If you are a foreigner of any country and are a Panama Permanent Resident for 5 years ========================================================= If you have Panamanian Child (ren ), Panamanian Parents or are Married to a Panamanian National and are a Panama Permanent Resident for 3 years.======================================= If you are a Latin American National of Certain country or Spain, you may be eligible to use Reciprocity Law to become a Panama Citizen as follows; 1. Panama Permanent Residency of 1 year for: Colombia & El Salvador 2. Panama Permanent Residency of 2 years for: Argentina, Ecuador, Spain, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru 3. Panama Permanent Residency of 3 years: Uruguay
How Long Would It Take To Become A Panama Citizen? To apply and get approval for Panama Citizenship is a lengthy process and time consuming. The immigration process as well as other government agencies such as Mi
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your Panama Citizen request. In case one of the reviewing agencies to deny your Panama Citizenship, your application will be rejected and you can not become a Panama Ultimately Panama President needs to sign o
Button of your Panama Citizenship and the applicant must swear to abide by the Constitution of the Republic of Panama. Get Once the a
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swears for his /her Panama Citizenship, that means he surrenders his country of origin citizenship. NOTE: USA does not recognizes Panama Citizenship swearing to be renouncing USA citizenship however considers the applicant of being a dual citizen. In general, Panama Citizenship may take about 1-2 years. Learn more about relocating to Panama WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF RELOCATING TO PANAMA?
What Documents Needed To Apply For Panama Citizenship? (https://panamaimmigrationservices.com/) There are many documents that you need to submit for your Panama Citizenship including:
Copy of ( all pages including covers ) applicant authenticated passport by the consul of the country of issuing passport Certi cate of good health from a Panama doctor or clinic Applicant Panama police report Applicant police report from country of origin Certi cation of immigration status Authenticated copy of the E Cedula Authenticated copy of the permanent resident resolution Income statement from DIRECCION GENERAL DE INGRESOS (DGI) Proof of economic solvency ______________________________________________________________________________
Why To Get A Panama Passport? There are many reasons that some foreigners are interested to carry a Panamanian passport :
Relocation issues Financial interest Taxation issues Asset protection issues Political issues Visa issues No matter what is your status is or why you like to become a Panama Resident and or citizen, we are here to assist you. Our specialized immigration attorneys with over 15 years of experience can help you to achieve your goal. Learn more about doing business in Panama HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN PANAMA? ULTIMATE GUIDE (https://www.panamalegalcenter.com/how-to-do-business-in-panama/) ——————————————————————————————————————–
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REPUBLIC OF PANAMA O ers:
Low Cost of Living, Low In ation, Security, Vibrant Economy & Political Stability __________________________________________________________________________
FACTS ABOUT PANAMA Panama is a small Latin American country with a population of approximately 4 million people of which more than 1 million foreigners live there. Panama borders Colombia a Rica and is a tropical country year around. It has amazing beaches both in Paci c and Atlantic oceans with cool climate in the Chiriqui mountains. Panama is a very popular expat and is a touristic place to visit as well as to live & retire. Panama City, is the capital of Republic of Panama with population of around 1.4 million. Even though o cial language of Panama is Spanish, you may nd that the new gene Panamenians speak English and most people of Colon speak English uently. History of Panama independence goes back to 1821 ( from Spain ) and then in 1903 ( from Co Panama´s o cial monetary system is U.S. dollar and it was the very rst Latin American country to adopt the U.S. dollar as its o cial currency. Panama Canal is the main source of revenue for Panama and it was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1904 and 1914. Panama Canal is considered one of th
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modern World Wonders and all ships going through Panama Canal must pay a toll for passing through. The toll varies and is based on the type of vessel, its size, and its cargo. The toll ever paid was $376,000 by the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship in 2010. According to Panama Canal Authority, the Canal´s revenue in 2018 exceeded $3.17 billion.
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The Panamanian constitution is investor friendly and it gives foreigners and its citizens the same right to own property.
PANAMA ZERO TAX FEATURE If you wish to escape the TAX GRIP in your home country, the low taxes in Panama (or even Zero Taxes) o er a great alternative. Once you are a Panamanian resident, you are only obliged to pay low taxes on the income earned in Panama. Unlike the tax system in the USA and Europe, where citizens hav taxes on income generated abroad ( DOUBLE TAXATION ), Panama only taxes what you earn within its borders and your o shore earnings, foreign investments, and foreign sal essentially Tax-Free in PANAMA. Panama is now rated as the #1 Retirement country in the world. The cost of living is relatively low and the climate is tropical all year round. Panamanians considered friendly pe the food is delicious. Panama City airport located in Tocumen and it o ers many daily ights to Miami, New York and Europe. Panama has the most appealing programs such a tax bene ts for foreign investors and retirees discount that is unique in the world. Immigration and residency requirements vary depending on your nationality and status but most international visitors may stay in Panama for 90 to180 days without applying fo In order to apply for Panama residency, you need to be 18 years of age and have a valid passport. For obtaining residency, one needs to have a Panamenian lawyer to represent h in the immigration o ce by way of Power of Attorney. It is also required that all the documents from a foreign language, to be translated to Spanish by a Panamaian Certi ed Tr Apostiled by Panamenian consulate overseas and then authenticated by ministry of exterior in Panama. In addition to the above, all visa applications require to obtain a health certi cate from a clinic in Panama as well as obtain a police report from their home country indicating no history.. Even though immigration regulations may change without prior notice, below we mention some of the most popular format to get permenant residency in Panama. Most visitors can stay in Panama between 3-6 months without leaving the country. However you need to get permanent residency card if you wish to make Panama your home.
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Entertainment worker’s visas, which may be granted for a maximum non extendable 9-month term Short-term worker’s visas, which may be granted for a maximum non extendable 3-month term Domestic worker’s visas, which may be granted for a maximum extendable 1-year term REFUGEES VISA PROGRAM: This applies to those refugees, persons who are seeking asylum, stateless, and persons entering Panama under provisional of human statute. NON RESIDENT VISA OR PERMIT IN PANAMA Tourists Visas, Visa autorizado, Passengers-In-Transit visas, and Marine Workers visas fall under this category. MISCELLANEOUS VISA PROGRAM: Other forms of Panama residency programs can be obtained. ——————————————————————————————————————– In order to become a permenant resident in Panama, you need to hire a Panamenian attorney to represent you in the immigration o ce. A Panamenian attorney is required to submit to the immigration o ce of Panama a series of documents depend on the applicant status and requirement. A power of attorney is a formal document that you need to sign before a notary public in order an attorney to represent you before the immigration o ce.
Some of the standard documents required from all applicants 1. Power of Attorney ( PODER ESPECIAL ) must be given to a Panamenian lawyer in order for him/her to represent the applicant before the immigration o ce. The Poder notarized before a Notary Public in Panama in order to become valid. 2. Copy of all pages of your valid passport including the front & back covers 3. Health certi cate from a clinic or a medical doctor 4. A copy of local police report from your home country. However in case, you are an American citizen, you need to provide a copy of criminal history from FBI. The police report or FBI report needs to be sent to a Panamenian consulate in your home country to be Apostiled, then to be authenticated by Minitreio Exterior in Panama. A procedure, the report needs to be translated to Spanish language by a certi ed Spanish translater in Panama. 5. Three fotos ( passport size ) 6. Certi ed Checks may vary depend on each applicant status & type of visa. FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL US:
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