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Former Diplomat Permanent Residence

PanamaSpecial cases

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What exactly is the official special programme/status and why does it exist?

This is a sub-category within the Permanent Resident category, created for diplomats and members of international organisations from countries that maintain friendly diplomatic relations with Panama; its legal basis includes Executive Decree 415 of 13 June 2012.

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Which specific population, role, circumstance or historical/legal situation does it cover?

It covers former diplomats or members of international organisations who have stopped serving in their positions and wish to establish permanent domicile in Panama with their dependants, to carry out economic activities providing an adequate standard of living.

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What circumstance, event, relationship, nomination, invitation or status activates access?

Access requires certification from the foreign ministry of the country of origin or the international organisation recognising the applicant as a diplomat or member serving in Panama for a period of not less than four (4) years, proof that the diplomatic work in Panama earned special recognition from the Panamanian government, and proof of university-level higher studies or equivalent.

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What immigration status and rights result, how long do they last, can family be included, and what happens if the special qualifying circumstance ends?

The result is a Permanent Resident permit; dependants may be included with a letter of responsibility and certification proving kinship. The official source does not state the duration, document validity or what happens if the circumstances change.

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  • Duration/document validity and consequences if circumstances change not stated.

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