The PPSH grants two years of residence and then extends for up to six more, for a total path of eight years. Here we explain when and how to renew, the updated requirements the National Immigration Service asks for, the costs, and why it pays to start early. At iurispa we handle your renewal end to end.
El PPSH otorga dos años de residencia y luego se prorroga por hasta seis años más, para una ruta total de ocho años. Aquí explicamos cuándo y cómo se renueva, qué requisitos actualizados pide el Servicio Nacional de Migración, los costos y por qué conviene empezar el trámite con tiempo. En iurispa gestionamos su renovación de principio a fin.
Guía práctica para jubilarse en Panamá: el permiso de Jubilado Pensionado (requisitos e ingreso mínimo), los descuentos de la Ley 6 de 1987 para pensionados, la territorialidad fiscal panameña sobre las pensiones extranjeras, la salud privada, el costo de vida en dólares y una sección para jubilados de Estados Unidos.
A practical guide to Panama's Digital Nomad (Short-Stay Remote Worker) Visa under Executive Decree 198 of 2021: who qualifies, the US$36,000 minimum foreign income, the 9-month duration renewable for another 9, the documents required, and how Panama's territorial tax system treats your remote income.
A complete guide to Panama's Friendly Nations Visa under Executive Decree 197 of 2021: the two qualifying routes (a US$200,000 real estate investment or a job offer with a work permit), the list of 49 eligible countries, the two-year provisional residency that leads to permanent residency, the documents required, and frequently asked questions.
A practical guide to retiring in Panama: the Pensioner (Jubilado Pensionado) permanent residency permit and its minimum income, the Law 6 of 1987 discounts for pensioners, Panama's territorial tax system and how it treats foreign pensions, private healthcare, the cost of living in US dollars, and a dedicated section for U.S. retirees.
Guía de la visa de nómada digital (trabajador remoto) de Panamá, creada por el Decreto Ejecutivo 198 de 2021: quién califica, el ingreso mínimo de US$36,000, la duración de 9 meses prorrogable por otros 9, los documentos y cómo la territorialidad fiscal trata el ingreso remoto.
Guía de la visa de Países Amigos de Panamá según el Decreto Ejecutivo 197 de 2021: las dos vías para calificar (una inversión inmobiliaria de US$200,000 o una oferta de trabajo con permiso), la lista de 49 países elegibles, la residencia provisional de dos años que lleva a la permanente, y las preguntas frecuentes.
The NT (Número Tributario) is the tax identifier the DGI assigns to foreigners without a Panamanian ID who have fiscal obligations in the country: who needs it, the documents each category requires, and the online procedure through e-Tax 2.0.
A complete guide to divorce in Panama under the Family Code (Law 3 of 1994): jurisdiction of the family courts, divorce by mutual consent versus contested divorce, grounds, the process and timelines, dissolution of the marital property regime, child custody and support, and a dedicated section for international couples and foreign residents.
Guía completa del divorcio en Panamá conforme al Código de la Familia (Ley 3 de 1994): competencia de los juzgados de familia, divorcio por mutuo consentimiento y contencioso, causales, proceso, disolución del régimen económico matrimonial, guarda y pensión alimenticia, y un apartado especial para parejas internacionales y extranjeros.
Guía completa para montar un negocio en Panamá: cómo elegir entre sociedad anónima, sociedad de emprendimiento u otra estructura, el Aviso de Operaciones, el registro de beneficiarios finales, los permisos de trabajo del emprendedor extranjero, el régimen fiscal e ITBMS y la apertura de la cuenta bancaria empresarial.
Visión general del marco legal que todo expatriado debe conocer para establecerse en Panamá: estatus migratorio y visas, permisos de trabajo, residencia fiscal bajo el sistema territorial, apertura de cuenta bancaria, naturalización y compra de propiedad.
An overview of the legal framework every expat should know to settle in Panama: immigration status and visas, work permits, tax residency under the territorial system, opening a bank account, naturalization, and buying property.
A guide to Panama's Pensionado (Jubilado) retiree program: the guaranteed lifetime pension required, the documents, the permanent residency it grants, the famous retiree discount regime, and its tax implications.
A complete guide to starting a business in Panama: choosing between a corporation, an entrepreneurship company or another structure, the Notice of Operations (business license), the ultimate beneficial owner registry, work permits for the foreign entrepreneur and staff, the tax regime and ITBMS, and opening a corporate bank account.
Guía sobre el programa de Jubilado Pensionado de Panamá: la pensión vitalicia mínima exigida, los documentos, la residencia permanente que otorga, el famoso régimen de descuentos para pensionados y sus implicaciones fiscales.
Naturalization is the final step of permanent residency in Panama, granting the same rights and obligations as a Panamanian national. The constitutional basis, the 5-year and 3-year residency tracks, reciprocity agreements by nationality, and the official costs of the process.
A guide to the visa categories available to those entering Panama for a temporary period without seeking residency: tourism, family visits, business, the banking sector, seafarers, temporary workers, and entertainers.
An updated list of regulated professions, trades, and careers whose practice is protected or reserved for Panamanian nationals, with the law governing each one, plus the constitutional and criminal framework of these restrictions.
HISTORICAL RECORD: the Temporary Protection Permit (PTP), created by Executive Decrees 112 and 7 of 2023, allowed foreigners in an irregular situation in Panama to regularize their status. The application window closed on July 19, 2024, and has not reopened. It is kept for reference with the requirements, costs, and conditions the program had.
The Notice of Operations and trademark registration are the two pillars of a business's legal structuring in Panama: why it is advisable to process them together and what risks arise from postponing trademark protection.
El NT (Número Tributario) identifica ante la DGI a los extranjeros sin cédula panameña que deben declarar impuestos: quién lo necesita, los documentos que exige cada categoría (servicios profesionales, compra de inmueble, compra de acciones) y el trámite en línea a través de e-Tax 2.0.
The NT (Número Tributario), Panama's tax ID for foreigners: who needs it, the documents required by category (professionals, real estate buyers, shareholders), and the step-by-step process through the e-Tax 2.0 portal.