Your Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Submit Main Applicant Documents
Gather and submit all required documents for the primary applicant to begin the residency process.
Step 2: Add Spouse Documentation
Compile and submit the required documents specific to your spouse, including passport, criminal record, and marriage certificate.
Step 3: Submit Combined or Separate Application
Choose to file as a combined application (same file) or as separate files depending on your banking and financial situation.
Step 4: Travel and Complete Residency Process
Both applicants travel to Panama to complete biometrics, legal signatures, and immigration processing.
Financial Requirements
Bank Account — Required when filing under the same file as the main applicant
Minimum Balance — $4,500 per dependent required in the Panamanian bank account
What's Included
Spouse application integration — Full incorporation of your spouse into the residency application
Legal structuring — Guidance on whether to file as the same or separate file based on your situation
Documentation review and compliance — All spouse documents reviewed, translated, and organized
Full support throughout process — End-to-end assistance for both applicants from start to finish
Important Notes
Same file banking requirement — Filing under the same file requires a Panamanian bank account to be set up.
Separate file option — Filing as a separate file avoids the banking requirement if preferred.
Marriage certificate — The marriage certificate must be apostilled before submission.