What is the Friendly Countries Visa?

The Friendly Countries convention is a modality created on may 2012, through a Presidential Decree 343, which declared that the nationals from “22 Countries Friendly to Panama” may apply to become permanent residents in a fast and relatively simple manner.

Foreign nationals from specific countries that maintain professional, economic, investment and friendly relationships with the Republic of Panama and have as a goal to engage in economic activities or as professionals may apply for this permit, as long as they comply with all of the documentation and the established regulations.