Immigration Procedures and Legal Services
We guide individuals, families and companies through the entire path: from assessing the right immigration route to receiving your resident card, as well as company formation and legal compliance in Panama.
Service in Spanish and English · First assessment of your case at no cost
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Why work with experts
Every immigration file is handled with technical judgement and close follow-up.
Immigration and corporate focus
Residency, work permits and companies: the three pieces a foreign national needs to live and operate in Panama.
Personalized support
Your case is assessed individually and you always know which stage it is in.
Bilingual service
We support you in Spanish and English throughout the process, documents included.
First assessment at no cost
Before starting, we tell you which route fits you and which documents you will need.
Backed by an allied law firm
Immigration and legal procedures are carried out together with an allied Panamanian law firm specialized in immigration and corporate law. NAWA GROUP S.A. coordinates your case from start to finish and the allied firm assumes legal representation before the authorities, so you keep a single point of contact throughout the process.
Specialised areas
Explore each service in detail
Each area has its own page with full requirements, programmes and scope. Pick the topic you care about and see the detail.
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Panama residency
Every immigration route to obtain Panamanian residency, based on your nationality and profile.
- Pensioner
- Friendly Nations
- Family and investment
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Work permit
Work permit categories before the Ministry of Labour and ongoing renewal tracking.
- Dependent
- Independent
- Renewals
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Friendly Nations, Pensioners and Investors
The three most requested residency programmes, with requirements and benefits explained.
- Pensioner visa
- Friendly Nations
- Italy–Panama
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Panama for Spanish nationals
Residency, investment and a business presence for those living in Spain who want a second option.
- Second residency
- Investment
- Asset plan B
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Procedures, documents and apostilles
Preparation, apostille, legalisation and translation of every document your file requires.
- Apostille
- Legalisation
- Official translation
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Legal services in Panama
Companies, tax compliance, trademarks, property and family matters for foreigners and businesses.
- Companies
- Trademarks
- Property and family
Not sure where to start?
Tell us your situation and we will tell you which route applies before you begin any procedure.
Message us on WhatsAppWhy Panama?
One of the region's favourite destinations to live, invest and retire.
Territorial tax regime
Income generated outside the country is not taxed in Panama.
Dollarized economy
The US dollar is the currency of daily use, with exchange rate stability.
Retiree programme
One of the most generous pensioner benefit schemes in the world.
Global connectivity
Direct flights to North America, Europe and all of Latin America from the Hub of the Americas.
How we work
A clear process, from start to finish.
Assessment of your case
You tell us your situation on WhatsApp and we advise which immigration route fits you.
Plan and documents
You receive the exact document list and we prepare your complete file.
Filing the application
We handle Immigration, notaries and the remaining procedures. You simply sign.
Receiving your residency
We stay with you until your resident card is in your hands.
Frequently asked questions
Tell us about your case
Initial assessment at no cost. We reply promptly and tell you which route applies to you.
Message on WhatsAppLegal notice: the information on this page is general and informative in nature and does not constitute definitive legal advice. Eligibility for any programme depends on your particular case and Panamanian regulations may change. We recommend a personalized consultation to assess your situation.