Pensionado question

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SunsetSteve Serial expat

Member since 13 October 2014

SunsetSteveSerial expat06 May 2016 00:38:32

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I am sitting here in Canada awaiting the arrival of my pensionado visa - applied for in mid-January. I think I will have to go to Panama when it arrives for a short visit for a picture. I am not ready to make the move right away, still need to work for a while to prepare.

My question is - are there any residency requirements (initially or long term) to maintain the visa status? I could ask my lawyer of course but I don't want to bother her until we reconnect when the visa arrives.

Oldcameraman Member

Member since 18 May 2014

OldcameramanMember06 May 2016 01:44:01

Good question. We have our pensionado visas and live in Panama, but if we ever had to leave for any period of time, I wonder how long the visa remains in effect. I look forward to a clear answer to this question.

SunsetSteve Serial expat

Member since 13 October 2014

SunsetSteveSerial expat08 May 2016 21:53:44

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Apparently no one knows the answer. I will ask my lawyer and report back.

SunsetSteve Serial expat

Member since 13 October 2014

SunsetSteveSerial expat09 May 2016 22:58:11

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Here is the scoop: you need to visit Panama at least once every two years to maintain Pensionado status. Not too demanding!

GuestPoster4974 Guest

GuestPoster4974Guest11 June 2017 02:45:02

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The visa P visa has no expiration date for as I know. You just have to renew your E-cedula eavery 5 years

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