🇵🇦 Panama · Family

Permiso de Residente Temporal por Reagrupación Familiar — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€741 (≈ USD 850 · FX 2026-06-22)
Minimum annual salary€872
Proof of savings€4,359
Minimum investment€8,718
Work experience5+ years
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–25

Costs

Application / consular fee€131

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/6-1-Permiso-de-Residente-Temporal-por-Reagrupacion-Familiar.pdf.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €741 (≈ USD 850 · FX 2026-06-22).

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income

“Prueba de que el residente cuenta con la solvencia económica suficiente, lo cual se probará con alguna de las siguientes formas: 12.1. Copia de la Declaración de Renta, con paz y salvo; y la misma debe cumplir con un ingreso mínimo de B/.850.00 mensuales.”

Health insurance

“"Se requiere un seguro de salud para el solicitante durante la duración del permiso."”

Criminal record

“"Se requiere un certificado de antecedentes penales."”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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