FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA; COMPLETE GUIDE 2026

Our Immigration Attorneys Assist Friendly Nation Citizens to Obtain Permanent Residency Visa & Panama Passport

At Panama Legal Center, our trusted attorneys are experts to obtain residency and Panama passports for friendly nations citizens. Friendly Nations Visa program was first introduced in 2012 to encourage foreign investment in Panama. This visa program stands out as one of the most popular programs that offers permanent residency as well as Panama passport to citizens of 50 friendly nations.

Citizens of the Friendly Nations are not required to maintain a strict physical presence in Panama, which makes it convenient for visa holders to reside & do business remotely. In addition, Friendly Nations citizens can apply for citizenship and Panamanian passport after being permanent residents of Panama for 5 years.

ATTENTION AMERICAN CITIZENS

VISTO BUENO APPROVAL

BREAKING NEWS: Panama requires a clean FBI report for American citizens however If you are an American citizen and have a ding on your FBI background check, our trusted attorneys can obtain your residency visa approval in Panama. Panama Legal Center’s experienced attorneys have helped many American citizens, in the past 15 years, who had various issues in their FBI reports. All of our USA clients who had a DING on their FBI report, currently are permanent residents of Panama. WE ARE EXPERT IN PROCESSING VISA RESIDENCY FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS. Consult with us today.

Benefits of the Friendly Nations Visa Program

Panama has long been recognized as one of the most attractive destinations for expats, investors, and retirees. In fact, Panama offers many residency visa programs to foreign citizens & investors. Summary of the Friendly Nations Visa benefits are listed below;

  • Permanent Residency: Citizens of 50 friendly nations can receive permanent residency, allowing them to live, and do business in Panama or around the world.
  • Work Permit: Friendly nations visa holders can obtain work permit in Panama to work.
  • Path to Citizenship & Panama Passport: After being a permanent resident of Panama for 5 years , citizens of 50 friendly nations are eligible to obtain Panama passport.
  • Tax Benefits: Panama does not tax investors that their income is derived from abroad.
  • Business Opportunities: Investors can benefit from special business opportunities available in Panama.
David Rowlett

David Rowlett