The official Panama guide
10 in-depth, government-sourced topics — from visa fees and the selection system to documents, medicals and your first 30 days. Members can download each as a PDF.
Visa & Immigration Fees
What Panama residence actually costs — government fees, deposits and the investment thresholds behind each route,…
Free to public Selection System
Panama doesn't score applicants — it sorts them. Picking the right decree category is the whole…
Free to public Document Authentication
How Panama handles document authentication — Hague apostille framework + translation + coordinated document preparation.
Paid membership Police Clearance Certificates
Panama police clearance requirements — country of citizenship + every country of 6+ months adult residence,…
Paid membership Immigration Health Exams
Panama medical requirements — physician's certificate with general health assessment. Pre-existing conditions generally not disqualifying.
Paid membership Language Tests
How Panama handles language requirements — no formal test for application. Spanish is working language.
Paid membership Qualifications Recognition
Panama programmes don't require qualification recognition — investment-based, not skilled migration.
Paid membership Moving Checklist (90 Days)
Panama is among the world's most popular Caribbean/Latin American retirement and investor destinations — comprehensive setup…
Paid membership First 30 Days After Arrival
Week-by-week settling-in for Panama residents — including critical Pensionado discount setup for retirees.
Paid membership Visa Refusals & Appeals
If your Panama residence visa is refused — administrative appeals + reapplication strategy.
Paid membership