Dependent of a resident or Panamanian
Reviewed by Hassim Patel Bhana, Managing Partner · Updated
This route is for family members of a resident or a Panamanian: spouses, children under 18 — up to 25 if they study — and dependent parents. It needs a resident or Panamanian who sponsors you. It grants provisional residency for two years, then permanent residency.
Key points
- For spouses of a resident or a Panamanian.
- For children under 18, or up to 25 if they are studying.
- For dependent parents.
- A resident or Panamanian must sponsor the application.
- It grants provisional residency for two years, then permanent residency.
- Each one must be apostilled, or legalised, in the country that issued it.
- Each one must be translated into Spanish by an authorised public translator in Panama, which the firm coordinates.
Frequently asked questions
Can my parents come with me?
Yes, dependent parents are one of the family members this route covers.
How old can my children be?
Under 18, or up to 25 if they are studying.
Who can sponsor?
A resident or a Panamanian.
How long are my documents valid?
Six months from the date each document was issued, not from the date it was apostilled. That is why we ask you to request them close to filing rather than at the start of your planning.