Family reunification for dependants of residents and nationals
Official name: Permiso provisional de residente permanente por razones demográficas, reagrupación familiar – dependiente (PPT-7) y Permiso de residente temporal por reagrupación familiar (PRT-FAM)
Spouses, children under 18, family members with a disability and dependent parents of a Panamanian, a permanent resident or a 2-year provisional resident can apply for a provisional permit that leads to permanent residence after 2 years (PPT-7). Families of temporary residents use a separate temporary family permit (PRT-FAM), granted for yearly periods up to a total of 6 years. Children aged 18 to 25 can be included if they study full time and depend financially on the sponsor. The sponsor shows income or bank solvency.
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Panama
Finance
3
Currency
Panamanian Balboa
PAB
Panamanian Balboa
Cost of living
50
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–25%
Income tax (national)
ITBMS (VAT) 7%
Annual taxable income up to USD 11,000 exempt; 15% to USD 50,000; 25% above.
Living
1
Happiness
#37 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Close family members of Panamanian citizens and of permanent, provisional or temporary residents of Panama.
Eligibility
Who can be included
Sign in to check this route against your profileSpouses, young children, family members with a disability, dependent parents and some children aged 18 to 25 can be included.
Age limits for children
- Child
- Under 18
- Student childfull time, financially dependent
- 18 to 25
- Students aged 18 to 25 need a certificate of studies.
- Students also need a sworn statement or certificate of single status.
- Studies must be full time and regular, with financial dependence on the sponsor.
- A child under the sponsor's legal guardianship can also be included.
Official wording
Spouses, children under 18, family members with a disability and dependent parents. Children aged 18 to 25 if they study full time and regularly and depend financially on the sponsor (with a certificate of studies and a sworn statement or certificate of single status). A child under the sponsor's legal guardianship can also be included.
Sponsor's financial means (dependants of nationals/permanent residents, PPT-7)Sponsor
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe sponsor must show financial means by one of three options: tax return, employment letter with documents, or bank reference.
Minimum monthly income on tax return (PPT-7)
- Sponsorper month
- B/.1,000.00
- Each dependantadded per month
- B/.100.00
- Tax return option needs tax clearance.
- Employment option: current letter, pay slip or CSS record, and work permit.
- Bank option: reference of at least four medium figures.
Official wording
One of: an income tax return with tax clearance showing at least B/.1,000.00 a month plus B/.100.00 for each dependant; a current employment letter with pay slip or social security (CSS) record and work permit; or a bank reference of at least four medium figures.
Sponsor's financial means (families of temporary residents, PRT-FAM)Sponsor
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe sponsor must show financial means by one of three options: tax return, employment letter with documents, or bank reference.
B/.850.00
Minimum monthly income on tax return (PRT-FAM) · per month
- Tax return option needs tax clearance.
- Employment option: current letter, pay slip or CSS record, and work permit.
- Bank option: reference of at least four medium figures.
Official wording
One of: an income tax return with tax clearance showing at least B/.850.00 a month; a current employment letter with pay slip or CSS record and work permit; or a bank reference of at least four medium figures.
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