Panama Friendly Nations Visa

To qualify for the Panama Friendly Nations Visa, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Eligibility Based on Nationality:

Applicants must be nationals of some 60 countries deemed as having friendly, professional, economic, and investment relations with Panama. Eligible countries include:

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• Spain
• Switzerland

For a full list of eligible countries, applicants are encouraged to consult an immigration attorney or the National Migration Service.

Documentation:

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Power of Attorney and Application Letter
• Three (3) Passport-Sized Photographs
• Authenticated Copy of Passport
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Health Certificate
• Sworn Declaration of Personal Background

Application Fees:

• US$250 for the National Treasury
• US$800 for the National Immigration Service

Investment or Employment Requirements:

There are three main pathways to qualify:

Through Employment:

• A letter from an employer in Panama on company letterhead, signed by the legal representative, indicating the applicant’s position and salary.
• Public Registry Certificate of the employing company.
• Copy of the company’s business license.
• Copy of the work permit request submitted to the Ministry of Labor (MITRADEL), signed by both the applicant and the legal representative.

Through Real Estate Investment:

• Proof of ownership of real estate in Panama worth at least US$200,000.
• The property can be owned personally, through a Panamanian company in which the applicant is the final beneficiary, or through a private foundation where the applicant is the founder and final beneficiary.
• The property purchase can be financed through a local Panamanian bank.

Through Fixed-Term Deposit:

• A certificate from a Panamanian bank confirming a fixed-term deposit of at least US$200,000, free of liens, with a validity of three years.
• The deposit can be made in the applicant’s name, a company where the applicant is the final beneficiary, or a private foundation where the applicant is the founder and final beneficiary.