Permanent Residency and Citizenship in Panama
Permanent residency in Panama leads to citizenship after about five years of sustained legal residence, subject to language and civics...
June 18, 2026Section
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Egypt Joins the African Pooled Procurement Plan, and Will Host It
Egypt is the first state to join the African pooled procurement plan for medicines and vaccines, and will host its...
June 18, 2026
Investing in Panama as a Foreigner 2026 — Residency Rules, Property, Banks and Tax
Investing in Panama as a foreigner in 2026: the new Qualified Investor rules, property and oversupply, bank compliance, territorial tax...
June 18, 2026
Work Visa in Panama: The Employer-Sponsored Route
Requires both a MITRADEL work permit and an immigration permit. Starts with a job offer, foreign-staff cap commonly around 10%....
June 17, 2026
Building a Social Life: Expat Communities in Panama
Expat communities in Panama: where foreigners cluster in Panama City, Boquete and the beach towns, and how to meet people...
June 17, 2026
Learning Spanish in Panama
Learning Spanish in Panama: the country's clear accent, where to take classes, what it costs, and how much you really...
June 15, 2026
Understanding Your Lease and Tenant Rights in Panama
Panama tenant rights explained: lease length, deposits held by MIVIOT, renewals and how to read a Panamanian contract before you...
June 15, 2026
Renting an Apartment in Panama
Renting an apartment in Panama: where to look, what deposits to expect, and the paperwork to check before you sign...
June 15, 2026
Registering Your Residency in Panama: The Migration Steps
Registering residency in Panama, step by step: the application, the migration appointment, the timeline and the carné de residente you...
June 15, 2026