What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Panama for a while?
We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Panama. They wrote...
"Pensionado which relatively easy to obtain. costs about 1700 dollars for a couple," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Panama City, Panama.
"If you plan to stay in Panama for an extended period of time, you will need to obtain a residency visa, also known as a visa de residencia. You must first fulfill certain requirements such as having proof of sufficient economic resources, a police record, and a current passport. You can apply for the visa in your home country before travelling to Panama, or at any Panamanian consulate abroad. Alternatively, you can apply for the visa upon entering Panama at any Immigration offices, through the National Migration Network or at the Immigration office at Tocumen International Airport," commented one expat who made the move to Panama.
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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Panama for a while?
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