We hereby inform all foreign residents in Panama that the National Immigration Service has issued an official communication regarding the mandatory address update, in accordance with the following guidelines:
- Address Update Procedures
- Without Legal Representative:
The foreign national must appear personally at the National Immigration Service and submit the following documentation:
- Valid lease agreement.
- Copy of the landlord’s identification.
- Recent utility bill (water, electricity, etc.).
- Copy and original of the Immigration card.
- With Legal Representative:
In addition to the above documents, the following must also be presented:
- Power of attorney authenticated by a notary.
- Authorization signed by the foreign national.
- Deadline for Address Update
Once the address change has been made, the foreign national has a maximum period of 30 calendar days to update their information with the National Immigration Service.
- Penalties for Non-compliance
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a fine of B/.100.00 (one hundred balboas) per foreign national. This fine will be enforced starting from the publication of the communication issued on July 25, 2025.
- Application of the Decree
This requirement is mandatory for all Provisional Residents and Permanent Residents.
- Conditions for Other Immigration Procedures
- Any resident requesting an extension of their immigration status whose address does not match the registered one will not be able to complete the renewal until the address update is made.
- Any resident transferring their passport stamp must ensure their address is updated.
We strongly encourage all foreign residents to comply with this requirement within the established timeframe in order to avoid penalties and to ensure the regularity of their immigration procedures.
LEGAL BASIS: Executive Decree No. 320 of August 8, 2008, regulating Law Decree No. 3 of February 22, 2008, in its Title X, Articles 37, 87, and 313, in Section 7.
Our team is at your disposal to assist you throughout the address update process, ensuring compliance within the established deadlines. Avoid unnecessary complications and fines. If you require assistance with the address update or need personalized guidance, please do not hesitate to contact us at migracion@fmm.com.pa.
