Panamanian Spouse Visas:

Panamanian Spouse

 Immigrant Visa Program

NOTE:  Panama continues to make significant changes to the Immigration Visa framework, laws and regulations.  These changes are often made without advance notice.  Please contact us for up to date information.

Who Qualifies?:

     A foreigner (male or female) who is married to a Panamanian (male or female).  This program also applies to the foreigner's dependents (children under 18).

Requirements:

     The foreigner must be legally married to the Panamanian with proof thereof.  If the marriage took place in another country, a notarized, apostillized copy of the marriage certificate must be presented.

Benefits:

     This is one of the simplest and fastest visa programs for permanent residency and citizenship.  Successful applicants will receive a one-year provisional immigration card, and thereafter a permanent residency.  After three years of permanent residency, applicant will be eligible for Panamanian citizenship, if desired.

Drawbacks:

     There is a good deal of paperwork and documentation required.  The immigration department will conduct several interviews with the spouses, neighbors, etc.  Getting the necessary paperwork and documentation authenticated (via apostil or Panamanian consul) for the provisional visa application is onerous.  All documents must be in order before submission to the Panamanian government.  Most documents from abroad require an apostil, or a certification from the Panamanian consulate.  The Panamanian government is sometimes slow in processing the applications and granting the provisional visas.

An Overview of the Process:

     We will provide you with a checklist of all required documentation* for processing the visas, as well a specific power of attorney authorizing us to process your visas.  We will also provide you with a standard letter of responsibility, wherein you take financial responsibility for your spouse and dependents (if applicable).  You must procure all required, authenticated documentation, and send it to us, along with the signed power of attorney.  We'll take care of the rest.

     The provisional visa process will require at least one face-to-face visit with the Panamanian immigration authorities by the applicant, spouse and dependents (if any), as well as an examination by a licensed Panamanian doctor.  Additional meetings with the immigration department may be required.  We will accompany you, of course, to all meetings at the immigration department's offices.

Our Services:

     We provide immigrant visa services to a wide variety of individual, retiree and corporate clients.  Our fee for processing, submitting and overseeing the entire provisional (good for one year) spouse visa process (including review of all documents, preparation, submission, follow up and follow through, etc.) is US$850.00 for the applicant and US$200.00 for each dependent.  Our prices do not include the Immigration Service application fee of US$100.00 per applicant and each dependent (if any).

     Our fees include all legal fees, Notary affidavits, Panamanian physician exam fees and the blood test fees per applicant,  Panamanian police record for applicant and spouse, certified translations into Spanish of submitted documentation, carnet fees, and government stamp tax. Our price is complete (no hidden charges) and includes:

1. Provision of complete checklist of documents required, along with detailed instructions and orientation to applicant.
2. Provision of specific Power of Attorney for signature by applicant (and dependents, if applicable).
3. Provision of Letter of Responsibility for signature by applicant or spouse.
4. Reception and review of all required documents submitted to us by applicant.
5. Presentation of spouse visa immigration application and documentation to Panamanian immigration authorities.
6. All legal fees.
7. Provision of licensed Panamanian doctor and laboratory for physical exam and HIV test.
8. Inclusion of good health certification and HIV test with visa application.
9. Panamanian police record.
10. Panamanian Notary Certifications.
11. All required certified translations.
12. All government stamps and seals (timbres fiscales) and carnet issuance fees.
13. Accompany applicant and spouse and dependents (if any) to meetings at immigration office.
14. The reception of the provisional spouse visa (good for one year).

     * Click here for the detailed checklist and online form to be filled out for processing your Panamanian spouse immigration visa.

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