{"id":58,"date":"2024-12-31T18:17:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.panamaimmigration.net\/?p=58"},"modified":"2025-12-09T21:29:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T21:29:17","slug":"friendly-nations-visa-in-panama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamalegalgroup.com\/blog\/migracion\/friendly-nations-visa-in-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendly Nations Permanent Residency in Panama"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Why Are More and More Foreigners Choosing Panama?<\/h3>\n

Panama has become one of the most sought-after destinations for foreigners who wish to live, invest, or retire in Latin America<\/strong>.
Its dollarized economy, political stability, excellent air connectivity, and accessible immigration system make it an ideal country to establish a new residency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Among the different immigration options, the Friendly Nations Visa<\/strong> stands out as one of the fastest and most flexible<\/strong>.
At Panama Legal Group (PLG)<\/strong>, we guide you through every step of the process \u2014 no bureaucracy, no long lines, and full personalized support<\/strong> \u2014 to ensure your experience is fast, secure, and stress-free.<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udc49\" For information on Work Permits<\/strong>, click here.
\"\ud83d\udc49\" For information on Naturalization in Panama<\/strong>, click here.<\/p>\n

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What Is the Friendly Nations Visa?<\/h3>\n

The Friendly Nations Visa Program<\/strong> allows citizens of countries with friendly, professional, or economic ties to Panama to obtain temporary residency with the option to become permanent residents<\/strong>.
This program was created to promote economic and professional cooperation<\/strong> between Panama and its allied nations.<\/p>\n

Applicants may qualify under three main categories<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    Employment reasons:<\/strong> Having a job offer or employment contract with a Panamanian company. It can be your own company.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Real estate investment:<\/strong> Purchasing a property in Panama.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fixed-term bank deposit:<\/strong> Making an investment through a fixed-term deposit in a Panamanian bank.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \"\ud83c\udf0e\" Which Countries Qualify for the Friendly Nations Visa?<\/h3>\n

    Citizens of the following countries can apply for this type of residency:<\/p>\n

    Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Spain, United States of America, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Paraguay, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, South Korea, Montenegro, Serbia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Uruguay.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If you are not a citizen of one of the countries listed above, you can still apply for other visa categories such as the Foreign Professional Visa<\/strong>.
    This visa grants permanent residency after two years<\/strong>, along with a work permit. Applicants must hold a university degree in a field not reserved exclusively for Panamanians<\/strong>.
    Please refer to our other visa articles for more information.<\/p>\n

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    General Requirements<\/h3>\n

    The main applicant must submit the following documents to the National Immigration Service of Panama<\/strong>:<\/p>\n