Panama-Italy Treaty Visa
The Panama-Italy Treaty Visa was created by Law 15 of February 1, 1966, which approves the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the Government of the Republic of Panama and the Government of the Italian Republic. Created with the aim of encouraging the establishment of economic and professional activities of Italian citizens in the Republic of Panama, this visa allows Italian passport holders to obtain Panamanian permanent residency within six months.
By demonstrating ties to Panama and economic solvency, the main applicant for the Panama-Italy Treaty Visa can include their dependents, even if they hold non-Italian passports, as long as they meet the requirements established in the law. The Kraemer & Kraemer team can guide you through the application process.
What Are the Benefits of this Panama Visa for Italians?
- Panamanian permanent residency within six months of initial application.
- From the filing of your application and once you receive temporary residency, you can obtain a Panamanian driver’s license.
- It waives the requirement of entry into the country every two years.
- The Panama-Italy Treaty Visa allows the principal applicant and dependents to request a work permit without having a job offer.
What Are the Italy-Panama Visa Requirements?
Main Applicant:
- Italian Passport – you must enter Panama with this passport. In force and valid for six (6) months after entry into Panama.
- Five (5) passport-size photos (approx. 1.5 x 2 inches).
- Criminal Record Certificate, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- 2nd Italian citizenship ID, either valid driver’s license, valid identity card, birth certificate, or any other document that identifies the applicant as Italian. Please note that if you choose the birth certificate, it is valid for six months from its issuance and must be duly apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in Italy.
- Proof of economic ties with Panama, which can be demonstrated through one of the following options:
- Incorporation of a Panamanian company and submit the certificate of the valid public registry and the title of the company’s shares, in which it certifies that the applicant holds at least 50% of the shares.
- Or Purchase a titled property in Panama and present the valid Certificate of Public Registry to prove ownership.
- Or Receive a job offer from a Panamanian company. This requires a public registration certificate from the company, a copy of the Notice of Operations, identification of the legal representative and that the company proceeds with the employment contract and that it is registered with the Ministry of Labor and Labor.
- Proof of Economic Solvency: bank reference letter from a Panamanian bank demonstrating a minimum balance of USD5,000.00.
- Certified check for USD250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
- Certificate of Good Health issued by a qualified Panamanian doctor.
- Affidavit of personal background.
- Power of Attorney and Migration form.
Requirements for Dependents
The Panama-Italy Treaty Visa allows you to include as dependents: spouse, children under 25 years of age and parents of the main applicant. To do this, each one is required to submit the following documents in the same application:
- Passport in force and valid for six (6) months after entry into Panama.
- Five (5) passport-size photos (approx. 1.5 x 2 inches).
- Police record certificate, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Marriage Certificate, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Certified check for USD250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
- Certificate of Good Health issued by a qualified Panamanian doctor.
- Letter of responsibility and residency forms.
- Affidavit of personal background.
- Passport in force and valid for six (6) months after entry into Panama.
- Five (5) passport-size photos (approx. 1.5 x 2 inches).
- Birth Certificate, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Certified check for USD250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
- Certificate of Good Health issued by a qualified Panamanian doctor.
- Letter of responsibility and residency forms.
- Passport in force and valid for six (6) months after entry into Panama.
- Five (5) passport-size photos (approx. 1.5 x 2 inches).
- Police record certificate, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Birth Certificate, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Certificate of Singleness (or an affidavit signed in front of a notary public), recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Proof of full-time studies, as well as a list of the subjects you are teaching, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country.
- Certified check for USD250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
- Certificate of Good Health issued by a qualified Panamanian doctor.
- Letter of responsibility and residency forms.
- Affidavit of personal background.
- Passport in force and valid for six (6) months after entry into Panama.
- Five (5) passport-size photos (approx. 1.5 x 2 inches).
- Police record certificate, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Birth Certificate of the main applicant, recently issued, apostilled or authenticated by a Panamanian consulate in the issuing country – Valid for six (6) months.
- Certified check for USD250.00 in favor of the National Treasury.
- Certificate of Good Health issued by a qualified Panamanian doctor.
- Letter of responsibility and residency forms.
- Affidavit of personal background.
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FAQs about Panama – Italy Treaty Visa
A: It is an immediate permanent residence permit, exclusive to Italian citizens, was established by the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation (Law 15 of 1966) between Panama and Italy. It is designed to facilitate the establishment of economic or professional activities in Panama.
A: Yes, you can work for Panamanian company once you obtain a work permit, which can be obtained after your permanent residency.
A: The visa allows you to reside in Panama without the need for renewals or extensions permanently once the visa is approved.
A: Yes. Minor dependents maintain their residence once they reach the age of majority. Additionally, they could apply for naturalization if they wish once they turn 18 years old.
A: No, if you applied for this visa for work reasons, you would not lose your permanent residency in case you stop working at the company that initially employed you to apply for the residency program.
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