How do I become a Panamanian citizen?

Here's how to become a Panamanian citizen:

 

Step 1: Become a permanent resident: provide a bank letter, FBI (or equivalent if from another country) Report. If you are a retiree you need a letter from the government of your home nation substantiating how much money you are getting monthly as your pension. If you are a professional looking to continue your practice in Panama, you must provide your transcripts and your diplomas. 

Step 2: After you are a...

Here's how to become a Panamanian citizen:

 

Step 1: Become a permanent resident: provide a bank letter, FBI (or equivalent if from another country) Report. If you are a retiree you need a letter from the government of your home nation substantiating how much money you are getting monthly as your pension. If you are a professional looking to continue your practice in Panama, you must provide your transcripts and your diplomas. 

Step 2: After you are a permanent resident for five years (or marry a Panamanian ;) )  you may then file for citizenship with a lawyer`s aid.

Suggestion: Get all your paperwork ready BEFORE you come to the country.

As each case is unique, the very best way to become a Panamanian citizen is to hire a good, well-known, and honest Panamanian English-speaking attorney in Panama, who will guide you through the process. Sometimes there are expats who have experiences as a result of not understanding the terms.  The same is true of some foreign attorneys who do not exactly understand the terms.  A wrong step could result in a denied application, or frustration.  The best source of...

As each case is unique, the very best way to become a Panamanian citizen is to hire a good, well-known, and honest Panamanian English-speaking attorney in Panama, who will guide you through the process. Sometimes there are expats who have experiences as a result of not understanding the terms.  The same is true of some foreign attorneys who do not exactly understand the terms.  A wrong step could result in a denied application, or frustration.  The best source of information is your local US embassy citizen information.  Then, do your homework.