How to obtain Panamanian ID (Cedula)
It can be obtained by foreigners with Permanent Residency approved with the right to obtain cedula such as:
– Retirees
– Friendly Nations Visa
– Professional Foreigner in the renovation
– Investor
– Married with Panamanian
Once you obtain the resolution approving your Visa, in 30 days the Immigration Authorities will provide the «Carta de Cèdula», which is a letter that you will file in the Tribunal Electoral.
At this moment you proceed to pay US$65.00 and they will provide your Panamanian ID.
After 5 years of being a Permanent Resident you can apply to the Panamanian Nationality.
I have permanent residency (pensionado) but have changed nationality and therefore passport. Can I still obtain a Cedula E by myself?
Good afternoon,
With your permanent residency you can still obtain the cedula, you should have obtained the Cedula Letter from Immigration and request the cedula at the Tribunal Electoral.
Mi cedula expira en 2025. Si salgo del pais (Panama) de viaje y estoy afuera 1 ano le vigencia de mi cedula queda «no valida»? Hay un numero de dias, meses, etc con el cual puedo salir de Panama sin perder mi residencia? Consulte con mi abogado y el me dijo que la cedula vale hasta que expira y en ese momento tengo que renovarla. Es asi?
Hola Elaine, te estaremos escribiendo al correo.