🇵🇦 Panama
Panamanian citizenship available after 5 years of permanent residency through any residency program (Pensionado, Friendly Nations, Investor). Requires passing Spanish language test and Panama history/civics test. Must demonstrate ties to Panama and good moral character. Dual citizenship permitted - Panama allows citizens to maintain other citizenships. Citizenship grants visa-free travel to 140+ countries including Schengen Area, UK, and much of Latin America. Application process takes 1-2 years after eligibility. Costs approximately $5,000-7,000 including legal fees. Children born in Panama to foreign parents can acquire citizenship. Marriage to Panamanian citizen reduces residency requirement to 3 years. Citizenship by descent available for those with Panamanian parents or grandparents.
Processing Time
1-2 years after eligibility
Cost
$5,000-7,000 including legal and government fees
Duration
Permanent
Path to Permanent Residence
Yes
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