The Friendly Nations Visa: Complete 2025 Guide
Everything you need to know about Panama's most popular residency visa — requirements, timeline, costs, and how to apply step by step.
Read ArticleExpert legal guidance for foreigners relocating to Panama. Visas, residency, business formation & full relocation support — handled by licensed Panamanian attorneys.
From your first visa application to opening a business and settling into life in Panama — we handle every legal step so you don't have to.
Friendly Nations Visa, Pensionado, Investor, Work Permits, and more. We navigate the full immigration process from start to finish.
Guidance on all pathways to permanent residence in Panama, including citizenship by investment and naturalization routes.
Incorporate your company, obtain business licenses, open corporate bank accounts, and structure your business for Panama's tax advantages.
Personal and corporate bank accounts in Panama's stable, internationally recognized banking system — we facilitate the entire process.
Legal due diligence, title searches, purchase contracts, and closing support for residential or commercial real estate transactions.
Beyond the legal paperwork — we coordinate moving logistics, school enrollment, healthcare, insurance, and settling into Panamanian life.
Establish Private Interest Foundations to protect your assets, manage estates, and optimize your international wealth structure.
Panama Living Will and Testament, succession planning, and cross-border estate strategies for international residents.
For high-net-worth families and international investors relocating to Panama, we offer comprehensive Family Office structuring — wealth management coordination, multi-generational asset protection, Private Interest Foundations, holding company setup, succession planning, and full legal governance of family wealth across jurisdictions. We act as your trusted legal anchor in Panama, coordinating with your advisors worldwide to ensure your family's financial legacy is protected, organized, and positioned for growth.
Panama offers over 15 residency categories. Our attorneys will identify the best fit for your profile, goals, and timeline.
For citizens of 50+ countries with economic ties to Panama. Fast and accessible.
Retirement program with exceptional benefits for pension income of $1,000+/mo.
Residency through real estate or business investment starting at $300,000 USD.
Expedited residency within 3 months for qualifying investments in Panama.
Work remotely from Panama legally for up to 9 months with full tax exemption.
Sponsored employment or self-employment authorization for foreigners in Panama.
A licensed Panamanian attorney with extensive experience guiding foreigners through the immigration and relocation process. Roberto has helped hundreds of individuals, families, and retirees successfully establish their lives in Panama with a seamless, stress-free process.
View LinkedIn Profile →Lic. Roberto I. Díaz Fábrega is a licensed financial advisor, real estate broker, and relocation specialist with deep expertise in guiding foreign nationals through the financial and property dimensions of moving to Panama. He provides comprehensive advisory services on real estate acquisitions, financial planning, wealth structuring, and seamless integration into Panamanian life.
Mgter. Christopher Seguí holds a Master's degree and specializes in relocation and immigration law, guiding foreign nationals through every stage of their transition to Panama. With a deep knowledge of Panama's immigration system and a client-first approach, Christopher ensures each case is handled with precision, care, and complete transparency.
Together, our three specialists cover every legal, financial, and logistical dimension of your move to Panama — from your first visa to full integration. As a boutique firm, every client receives direct, personal attention from day one.
We assess your situation, goals, and the best visa and relocation strategy for you — at zero cost.
Our attorneys prepare a personalized roadmap covering visas, corporate setup, real estate, and timelines.
Document collection, government filings, bank account coordination — we manage it all on your behalf.
Arrive with your legal status secured. We're here for ongoing support as you settle in.
Roberto handled our Friendly Nations Visa from start to finish. The whole process was smoother than we ever imagined. We were living in Panama City within four months of our first call.
Roberto Díaz guided us through every financial aspect of our relocation with exceptional clarity. His knowledge of wealth structuring and local banking made the entire process seamless. Highly recommended.
As a digital nomad, I needed a visa solution quickly. The team understood my situation perfectly and had my paperwork in order within weeks. Professional, responsive, and genuinely caring.
We purchased a property in Panama and the legal due diligence provided by the firm gave us total peace of mind. They caught a title issue that could have cost us dearly. Worth every penny.
The Pensionado visa process was explained clearly and executed perfectly. Roberto Guardia and Roberto Díaz personally answered every question I had. I felt supported every step of the way.
From the first consultation to getting our residency cards, everything was handled with professionalism and transparency. No surprises, no hidden fees. Exactly what a family relocating internationally needs.
Everything you need to know about Panama's most popular residency visa — requirements, timeline, costs, and how to apply step by step.
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— Lic. Roberto Guardia & Lic. Roberto I. Díaz Fábrega
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