parents of panamanian children 

Foreigners who have children born in Panama can apply for permanent residency under the following requirements 

• The child must be 5 years or older 

• Power of attorney and application forms 

• Valid passport

• Notarized copy of passport

• 5 passport photos

• Criminal background certificate - apostilled  

• Health certificate 

• Personal background declaration forms 

• Letter of responsibility and repatriation of the resident or national 

• Birth certificate of the child issued by National Director of Civil Registry 

• Sworn statement before a notary stating that the parent has fulfilled their duties as a good parent 

• Certified check for $250 for the National Treasury 

• Certified check for $800 for the Immigration Service 

• Proof of address - Property ownership, rental contract or utility bill 

Note that a 2 year provisional residency is granted first. The applicant can apply for permanent residency after this period.