Licensed attorneys
Your case is handled by Panamanian attorneys admitted to practice (idoneidad), with years of experience in immigration and nationality.
Who is behind this site
This website is operated by iurispa, a Panamanian law practice that guides foreign residents from residency to citizenship. Every statement on this site is checked against the Constitution and the official checklist.
Straight from the Constitution
We quote article 10 and link the official checklist.
We answer in English
Every consultation and update is in English, by email or WhatsApp.
Official sources
- Constitution of the Republic of Panama, articles 9 to 13: Article 10 sets the three routes; article 13 the loss of nationality.
- National Immigration Service, requirements for the Carta de Naturaleza (naturalization certificate): The official 14-item checklist (PDF).
- Decree-Law 3 of February 22, 2008, Title XIII (naturalization)· Full text: Naturalization procedure.
- Electoral Tribunal Decree 13 of August 1, 2025 (knowledge exam): Knowledge exam and exemptions (Electoral Tribunal Bulletin 5872-B, in force since August 6, 2025).
- Electoral Tribunal Decree 23 of September 1, 2021 (exam procedure): Exam procedure: time limit, pass mark and attempts.
Last verified: October 26, 2026
How we check every fact
- We start from article 10 of the Constitution and the official naturalization checklist of the National Immigration Service.
- We read the rules in the official texts and link them, including the Electoral Tribunal decree on the exam.
- Every page shows the date it was last verified, and changes are logged on the Updates page.
Corrections
If you find an error or an outdated rule about naturalization, write to [email protected]. We check it against the official source and correct the page, noting the change on the Updates page.
This is a private law firm website. It is not affiliated with the Government of Panama or with any immigration or registry office.
How we work with you
A signed contract
Before we start, we sign a written contract with you: the services, the fixed fee and what is not included.
An invoice for every expense
You receive an invoice or official receipt for every government fee and third-party cost we pay on your behalf.
Licensed attorneys
Your case is handled by Panamanian attorneys admitted to practice (idoneidad), with years of experience in immigration and nationality.
Thinking about Panamanian citizenship?
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