Pensionado Visa

Pensionado Visa

To qualify for this visa applicants need only provide proof of retirement with monthly pension of $500 from a foreign government, international organization or private entity, plus an additional $100 for each dependent including a spouse.

This grants you a legal residency in Panama which remains valid as long as you continue to meet the pension income requirements. Under this visa you may not apply for a Panama passport or naturalization.

How to Apply

Applicants (and dependents) must provide the following documentation:

• Good Health Medical Certificate from Panama

• Police report from the country where you have lived the last two years

• 2 Complete copies of passport

• 8 Passport-sized photos

• Marriage certificate (for dependent spouse); must be official

• Birth certificate (for dependent children under 18 years of age)

Applicant (only) must also provide the following:

• Letter on company letterhead certifying retiree status and the amount earned per month

• Proof of monthly income, such as copies of cheques, bank statements, etc.**

• If the pension is paid by a private entity, certification from a goverment authority that the Company is in operation and duly registered

** Please note, if the application is approved the amount of the monthly income may be verified periodically to ensure it continues to meet minimum requirements.

Applicant (and dependents) must also complete the following:

• Personal Background Information Statement