Permanent Residency Based on Having Panamanian Children

This residency is granted in accordance with Decree Law 3 of 2008, with the aim of keeping families with Panamanian children together. Foreign nationals who have one or more Panamanian children at least five (5) years of age may apply for this permit.

To complete this process, you must present a notarized Power of Attorney and an Application through an immigration lawyer in Panama, accompanied by three recent photographs and a copy of the passport duly cross-checked before a notary or competent authority. The file also requires Criminal Record and Health certificates, the Sworn Declaration of Personal Background forms, and the duly notarized Letter of Responsibility and Repatriation, along with proof of address which can be a lease agreement, property title, or utility bill. Regarding financial obligations, it is essential to attach two certified checks: one for B/.250.00 in favor of the National Treasury and another for B/.800.00 in favor of the National Immigration Service. Finally, to prove the link and fulfillment of duties, you must include the birth certificate of the Panamanian children with their fiscal stamps, a sworn declaration before a notary from the other parent regarding the fulfillment of their obligations as a good head of family, and a copy of the immigration card or permanent resident ID duly authenticated by the National Directorate of Identification of the Civil Registry.

Key Benefits:

• Protection of family unity.

• Option for permanent residency.

• Eligibility for a Work Permit in Panama.

• Ease of transition to the E-ID card (Cédula E).

• Direct pathway toward Naturalization.

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