The Panamanian Government has created several laws which, depending on the particular type of visa applied for, enable foreigners to obtain legal temporary or permanent residency, work permits, and in some cases citizenship and / or passports in the Republic of Panama.

Most of these laws have been created to promote foreign investment in the country which benefit the local economy of Panama. Please check with your legal advisor regarding which one is the most convenient and best option for you.

In addition to the types of Visa and Residence programs for Panama listed below there is a Multiple Entry & Exit Visa Program that provides Residency Visas for foreigners so they can establish residency and permanently reside within the territory of the Republic of Panama. An "immigrant" is a foreigner or tourist that has completed a resident Visa application program and has obtained a Permanent Resident Card in Panama. Every Immigrant and / or Resident should have an Entry and Exit Visa if he or she plans to travel into and / or out of the Republic of Panama. The Multiple Entry & Exit Visa allows foreigners to enter and exit the Republic of Panama as many times as necessary during the validity of the Multiple Entry & Exit Visa, or until the expiration date of the Visa.
 

ALL  TOURISTS ENTERING PANAMA ARE GRANTED A 90-DAY STAY RENEWABLE TO 60 ADDITIONAL DAYS UPON REVIEW AND COMPLETION OF ALL PREREQUISITES.

1. Panama Pensioned Visa (Turista Pensionado)
2. Immediate Panama Passport Program (Rentista Visa)
3. Panama Reforestation Visa Program
4. Self Economic Solvency Panama Visa (Solvencia Económica Propia)
5. Panama Investor Visa (Inversionista)