Residency & Visas
January 19, 2026
Panama Modernizes ID Rules for Foreigners
Foreigners can show a digital copy of their passport and entry stamp at routine check points in Panama.
August 7, 2025
Panama Tightens the Rules: Report Your Move—or Risk Fines and Visa Revocation
Panama’s immigration authority—Servicio Nacional de Migración (SNM)—has begun strict enforcement of an important legal requirement: temporary and permanent visa holders must report any change of address within 30 days,...
May 7, 2025
How to Get Residency in Panama in Just 5 Days
It's easier than you think to get residency in Panama in just 5 days! Learn the 5 steps to getting legal residency in Panama.
March 30, 2025
How to Get a Pensionado Visa Without a Pension or Social Security
To get a Pensionado Visa, you need to prove at least $1000 a month in lifetime income. If you don't have a pension of Social Security, learn a...
February 10, 2024
Professional Residency Visa
Your university degree could open the door to a Professional Residency Visa in Panama. There is no income requirement and no financial investment in Panama required.
October 31, 2023
Top 10 Things To Know BEFORE Contacting an Immigration Attorney
To live in Panama indefinitely, you need to get a visa. Learn the top ten things you need to know before you contact an immigration attorney.
August 27, 2023
Retire in Panama: Get a Pensionado Visa
Ready to Retire in Panama? Learn how to get a Pensionado Visa, what it cost, the process and the benefits.
April 4, 2023
4 Ways to Get a Friendly Nations Visa
Panama's Friendly Nations Visa is ideal for those who are not retired. Learn four ways you can get a Friendly Nations Visa.
August 9, 2022
When To Apply For a Residency Visa
Learn about important things you need to do and too determine before you make plans to apply for a residency visa in Panama.