🇵🇦 Panama · Naturalisation
Naturalización — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Language level | B1 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://constitucion.te.gob.pa/constitucion-vigente/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“"...Acreditar la ausencia de antecedentes penales..." indicates a police clearance is necessary.”
“"...si éste es mayor de dieciocho (18) años..." indicates minimum age is 18.”
“Artículo 10: 1. Los extranjeros con cinco años consecutivos de residencia en el territorio de la República si, después de haber alcanzado su mayoría de edad, declaran su voluntad de naturalizarse ...”
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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 2026-06-09.