Is there an application to begin the process to residency??

A lawyer can answer those questions. Marcos Kraemer has quite a bit of info on his website www.kraemerlaw.com 

A visa is not residency. You can stay in the country on a tourist visa for 180 days (automatically granted to ppl from the US)

You can get residency by meeting the requirements and working with a lawyer.

Your chances are slim to none of becoming a citizen here. But legal residency should give you all you need.

kristc99 wrote:

Your chances are slim to none of becoming a citizen here. But legal residency should give you all you need.

Not the OP, but could you please explain the difference, and why citizenship is difficult? Thanks.

What do you mean by OP?
There is a process to apply for citizenship, and the final step is it has to be signed by the president. From what I have heard, even if you jump through all the hoops and pass all the tests, only a very few get signed. Look up Bob Adams on YouTube. He talked about this in one of his videos some time back.

THANKYOU

Writing to that firm right away.

Appreciate you taking the time to help.

If you don't mind me asking, do you need a lawyer for the residency application?

And if not, who do you contact to get the ball rolling?

Yes, you need a lawyer to apply for residency

kristc99 wrote:

What do you mean by OP?

OP = Opening Post

THANKS

A $5000 deposit into a Panamanian account is only for certain Visas. The Pensionado Visa only requires proof of a steady income of , I think, is $1250(?).

As for American citizens, there is no longer a treaty agreement in place. Tourists have 180 days, and must complete the standard visa process. There are several Visas to choose from.

I can send you the information I have saved. Do you feel comfortable sending me your email, and I will send you all I have, all verified by my attorney.

I will try to private message you my email if you're interested in the information.

Best of luck!!

Hello we just went through the whole process and be pleased to explain it to you ,  how long it takes, cost etc and what to look out for.

This is fantastic! Thankyou!!

Thanks, that would be great!

Did you go through a lawyer or did you do it yourself?

You have to use an attorney.

Hi

All visas require an application through a lawyer.

Let me know if we can of any help.

Defnitely. What's your website?