Panama•North AmericaDependent Family Member Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
Varies
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residency visa for spouses, children, and dependents of Panamanian residents. Available to family members of citizens and temporary residents.
Panamanian residents (citizens, temporary residents, permanent residents) can sponsor family members for residency. This includes spouses, children under 18, dependent children 18-25 in full-time study, and disabled dependents.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
36,000 USD
per year
Minimum Savings
2,000 USD
Personal
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Marriage certificate or birth certificate
Proof of relationship to principal resident
Certificate of good conduct
Police record from country of residence
Health certificate
Medical examination results
Sponsor Documents
Principal resident residency proof
Evidence sponsor has temporary or permanent residency
Income statement
Minimum $1,000 monthly plus $100 per dependent
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Advantages
- Family unity in Panama
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can include multiple dependents
- Available to various resident types
Considerations
- Requires principal resident sponsor
- Income requirement per dependent
- Limited to specified relationships
- Age restrictions on children
Application Process
Principal resident sponsorship
Panamanian resident initiates dependent visa application
Gather family documentation
Marriage certificate, birth certificates, relationship proofs
Prove financial capacity
Principal must show minimum $1,000/month income plus $100 per dependent
Submit application
File dependent visa request through immigration
Receive residency
Dependents granted provisional residency for 2 years
Application Forms
Dependent Family Visa Application
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