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Immediate Passport Program This program allows foreigners to obtain immediate Panamanian Passport under the condition that they make a 5 year time deposit (certificate of deposit - "CD"), at the Banco Nacional de Panama, which earns a minimum of US$750 per month in interest income. Since interest rates fluctuate, the minimum amount generated monthly must be $750. That means the original 5 year CD deposit with the Banco Nacional de Panama will vary depending on current interest rates. The monthly interest earned from the time deposit (CD), would be deposited directly into the applicants savings account, and the applicant can withdraw the funds in the savings account at any time. Procedures for Applying for Panama Passport: 1. Provide all required documents, and sign the Special Power of Attorney for our law firm to handle your immigration paperwork. 2. The bank account is opened, and you make the time deposit. The bank then provides a certificate of deposit, and a copy of the time deposit contract. 3. Our law firm submits your application and documentation to the Immigration Department of Panama, for the Panama Passport. 4. Within approximately 2 to 3 weeks, the Immigration Department will issue the Panama Passport. At this point, the applicant is required to go physically to the Immigration Department for picture taking and thumb printing, for the issuance of the Panama Passport. * Note: It is not necessary for applicants to reside in Panama to qualify for or maintain the Panama Passport, however, a short visit to Panama is required for the processing of the passport. Also, the applicant does not obtain Panamanian citizenship or legal residency through this program. Fees: For Primary Applicant: Legal Fee - Processing of Panama Passport: US$5000
1. Photocopy of valid passport of the applicant, including the picture page (that shows the picture, name, date of birth, passport number, place of issue, etc.), and all pages showing entry/exit stamps (all pages used in the passport). 2. Original Police record of the applicant, from the place of residence, duly notarized and authenticated by the Panamanian Consulate nearest you. 3. Original Birth Certificate of the applicant, duly notarized and authenticated by the Panamanian Consulate nearest you. 4. Original Marriage Certificate for the applicant (if applicable), duly notarized and authenticated by the Panamanian Consulate nearest you. 5. Six (6) passport sized photographs of the applicant. 6. Certificate of Good Health, issued by a licensed Panamanian hospital or clinic, signed by a registered, licensed physician, indicating that the applicant has no contagious diseases and is in good mental and physical condition. THIS MUST BE DONE DURING YOUR INITIAL VISIT TO PANAMA. Documents that our law firm will provide to you: 1. Special Power of Attorney, signed by the applicant, authorizing our law firm to process the immigration applications and documentation. * Note: for authenticating documents through the Panamanian Consulate, please contact us to request the contact information of the Panamanian Consulate nearest you. Required Documents (for opening bank account / CD): 1. Photocopy of valid passport of the applicant (and dependents - if applicable), including the picture page (that shows the picture, name, date of birth, passport number, place of issue, etc.), and all pages showing entry/exit stamps (all pages used in the passport). The photocopy of passport should be notarized. 2. Two Original Financial Reference Letters: These can be from any bank, brokerage firm, or credit union. They should be on the financial institutions letterhead, signed by a representative of the financial institution, and show the contact information (address, tel, fax, email, etc.) for the reference to be verified. To view an example of a Financial Reference Letter, click on the underlined words. 3. Two Original Commercial Reference Letters: These can be from any company or professional (a company, attorney, accountant, etc.). They should be on the company or professionals letterhead, signed by a representative of the company (or the professional), and show the contact information (address, tel, fax, email, etc.) for the reference to be verified. To view an example of a Commercial Reference Letter, click on the underlined words. 4. Two Original Personal Reference Letters: These can be from any person that you know (a friend, family member, doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.). They should be signed by the person, and show the contact information (address, tel, email, etc.) for the reference to be verified. To view an example of a Personal Reference Letter, click on the underlined words. Note that immigration request that the applicant for any type of visa, be present physically at the immigration office in Panama, at the time of Visa application. Multiple Entry & Exit Visa (Optional): The Multiple Entry & Exit Visa should be applied for after or at the same time that any type of visa is applied for. The Multiple Entry & Exit Visa allows you to enter and exit the country as many times as necessary. For more information about the Multiple Entry & Exit Visa, please CLICK HERE. If you are interested in relocating to Panama, or obtaining legal residency in Panama, please contact us for a personal consultation.
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