PENSIONADO VISA PROGRAM
If you
are looking for the best place in the
world to retire, Panama is the one to
choose and we are ready here at BERLIZA
AROSEMENA LEGAL SERVICES to make this
process easier for you. Our
professional team counts on Bilingual
Lawyers, Certified Public Translators,
Licensed Realtors, Licensed Insurance
Brokers, and Licensed Custom Brokers.
If you
still don’t know why Panama is the best
place to relocate or retire we will list
for you some nice facts about Panama
that you may not know:
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A great part of
the population is bilingual
(Spanish-English) or can get by
in English. |
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The US Dollar is
the official currency of the
Republic of Panama since 1904 |
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Panama has the
second largest Banking Center in
the World. |
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Entertainment in
Panama is inexpensive and you
can find world-class
restaurants,
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nightclubs, casinos, etc.
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The purchase of
Real Estate is affordable and
you will have a wide range of
choices |
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Foreigners can
buy and own titled property
without restrictions |
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You can go from
the Pacific Ocean to the
Atlantic Ocean in approximately
one hour by car. |
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Panama’s weather
may not be cool or template as
desired by many newcomers, but |
it is important that
Panama does not suffer from natural
disasters such as hurricanes or
earthquakes.
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Pinkerton Global
Intelligence services have rated
Panama as a safe and secure
place
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for tourists (Safest
place in Central or South America).
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Telecommunications are in a very
high level. You can find
internet cafes in every other |
corner paying as little
as 0.50 cents of dollar for one hour of
use and international calls
rates are very low
(Approx. 0.06 cents per minute to USA
and Canada).
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Panama Colon Free
Zone is the largest duty free
zone in the Western Hemisphere
and the second largest in the
world. |
Some special benefits
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20% off
medical consultations
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10% off
prescription medicines
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25% off
airline tickets (tickets bought
in Panama)
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Import duty
exemption for household goods
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25% off at
restaurants – 15% off at fast
food restaurants
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15% off
hospital bills
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25% discount
on utility bills
Requirements to obtain the TURISTA
PENSIONADO status in Panama
-
Power of
attorney
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Good health
certificate issued within the
three months prior to the date
of request.
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Photocopy of
all the pages of the passport
authenticated before a notary in
Panama.
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Four
(4) passport size pictures
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Police Record
issued within the last 6 months
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Original
passport (should not expire
within the next six (6) months)
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A document
certificating that you are a
retiree or pensioner from a
foreign government,
international organization or
private company.
The document should state that you
receive monthly a minimum income or
pension of US$500.00 or its
equivalent in a foreign currency.
If you have dependents the income or
pension should add US$100.00 per
dependent.
If
you are a retiree from a private
company, you should produce
documents that certify that the
company is operating; also evidence
that the pension is being paid
(check stubs, bank statement showing
wire transfers, etc.)
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Every document
issued outside Panama in a foreign
language should be translated to the
Spanish language by a certified
public translator and stamped at the
closest
Panamanian consulate to
your place of residency or
Apostilled by the local
organization in charge of this.
At
BERLIZA AROSEMENA LEGAL SERVICES we
will provide you with official
translations (English to Spanish) of
your immigration documents at no
cost.
For your immigration inquiries
contact us
today, we will give you personalized
attention. Our lawyers are
available 24/7 to take care of your
needs.