Attorney to Handle Pensionada or Friendly Countries Visa

Hi Joanastarr,

I haven't gone through the pensionado process myself, but I know an attorney who handles that and all other immigration issues (getting a driver's license, getting married here, etc). She's a really nice lady and the company I work for liveandinvestoverseas.com always recommends her. She speaks at all of the conferences and stuff like that. Here name is Rainelda Mata Kelly. This is her website: mata-kelly.com/index.html. I have no idea what her charges are, but I know she's one of the best in the business. Good luck.

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Chris

never heard of anyone doing their own pensianado 17 years ago i paid 650 ,, my wife did help me get my cedula last year with out an attorney but you have to be here 5 years or married to a panamnian to do that

i would not go near her ,, a friend og mine used her and he left the country because of her in a land deal ,, so you need to check her out with others before you take this recommendation

You are correct. You are not allowed to do the Pensionado on your own. But you are allowed to get your cedula after the fact as you say.

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