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Tourist Pensioner
Employee - Government Contractor
Government Contractor
Employee - Panama Canal
Foreign Press Correspondent
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Tourist Pensioner Requirements
Pensioners who wish to
retire to Panama must show that they have sufficient income to live in Panama,
which must be at least US$500.00 + $US100.00 for each dependent who lives
with them. It is necessary to prove to the Immigration Department on an
annual basis that you continue to receive the necessary minimum income.
Note:
All documents which are issued overseas, must be duly authenticated by Apostille
or by the Panamanian Consulate/Embassy in the country in which they were
issued, and then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama.
Requirements to apply as
a Pensioner:
- Power of attorney and
Application through a lawyer.
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Medical Certificate of Good Health, issued no more than three (3) months before the date of
presentation. (Should be signed and be sealed, with the name, code and registration number of the doctor).
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HIV Test, taken no more than six (6) months before the presentation date. (Should specify the
method used and have the sign and seal of the lab technician that did the test, with their name, code and registration number).
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Police Certificate of Good Conduct, from the applicant's country of origin - Only when the
applicant has resided continuously in Panama for less than five years.
- Photocopy of the
applicant's entire passport, authenticated by a Notary.
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Four (4) passport-sized photos.
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Certification of the full names of the Applicant's parents and their nationalities.
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Original passport, which must be valid for at least six more months.
- Documentation which
shows:
 | That the applicant
is a pensioner or is retired from a foreign government, an international
organisation or a private company.
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| That the Applicant
receives a monthly income or pension not less than Five Hundred Dollars
per month, or its equivalent in foreign currency. If the Applicant
has dependents, then they must show an additional One Hundred Dollars
per month per dependent. |
| If the Applicant is
retired from a private company, they must show that the company
continues in operation and show proof of the receipt of the
pension. This documentation must be properly authenticated.
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A set of copies of all
the documents presented, including the passport.
Note: Where the applicant has dependents, the following documents should be included:
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Each dependent of legal age should issue a Power of Attorney to the lawyer/law firm to represent
them; parents should issue the Power of Attorney for any minor.
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Medical Certificate, issued no more than three (3) months previously to the presentation date Should
have the signature and seal of the doctor, showing the doctor's name, code and medical registration number).
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AIDS/HIV test, taken no more than six (6) months previously to the presentation date. (Should specify the method
used, and have the signature and seal of the laboratory/technician, with their name, code and registration number). (*Not required for
those younger than 12 years old).
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Police Record (Good Behaviour Certificate) from the applicant's country of origin (only where the applicant has lived for
less than 5 years of continual residence in Panama). (*Not required for minors).
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Photocopy of the principal page of the passport, where the dependent's general details are.
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Four (4) passport size photos for each dependent.
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Original passport, valid for at least six months.
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Certification of the complete names and nationalities of the parents of each applicant.
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Letter of responsibility from the principal applicant for each of the dependents.
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Evidence of Paternity:
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Marriage Certificate |
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Birth Certificate |
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