To apply for Panamanian Residency, you must be 18 or older and have a valid passport. Panama offers various residency visas that will allow you to relocate to Panama and obtain residency easily.
Visa applications in Panama must be carried out with the assistance of a local lawyer. Panama has over 20 different visa options for residency. The most popular visas are Friendly Nations Visa, Pensionado Visa, Italy-treaty, and Qualified Investor Visa.
Panama’s healthcare is one of the best in Latin America. Healthcare costs are less than in the US and Europe and the quality of care is excellent. Panama City offers top-notch medical facilities, equipment, and well-trained doctors in all areas of medicine.
Panamanians are friendly people and it is considered a safe country. Panama, like everywhere, does have some crime, but it is usually petty theft. Use the same due diligence and common sense that you would in any setting worldwide and you will be fine.