Panama•North AmericaPensionado Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-120 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
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
Permanent residency for retirees with lifetime pension income. Requires minimum monthly income or purchase of property meeting specified criteria.
The Pensionado Visa is one of Panama's most popular residency programs for retirees. It offers permanent residency to individuals with guaranteed lifetime pensions, with reduced income requirements if purchasing Panamanian real estate.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
12,000 USD
per year
Investment Required
100,000 USD
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Pension letter
Official letter from pension provider confirming lifetime pension and monthly amount
Valid passport
All pages, notarized and authenticated
Health certificate
Issued by approved Panamanian doctor
Certificate of good conduct
Police record from country of residence, authenticated by consulate
NIF number
Panamanian tax identification number
Proof of property ownership
If using property investment alternative
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Advantages
- Immediate permanent residency
- No work requirement
- Reduced income requirement with property purchase
- Family members can be included
- Path to citizenship after 5 years
Considerations
- Must have guaranteed lifetime pension
- Application must be done in Panama
- Legal fees required
- Must maintain income requirement
Application Process
Gather pension documentation
Obtain letter from pension provider confirming lifetime pension
Obtain supporting documents
Police record, health certificate, passport copies
Hire Panamanian lawyer
Applications must be submitted through authorized representative in Panama
Submit application
File in Panama through lawyer with all documentation
Receive permanent residency
Approval grants immediate permanent residency
Application Forms
Pensionado Visa Application
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