Costa Rica’s General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) has temporarily simplified requirements for issuing, renewing, and replacing foreign residency..
Category: Immigration
Panama’s Fixed Legal Fees for Residency and More – What Expats Must Know
Expatriates in Panama now have a definitive answer to questions about legal costs. The country’s Supreme Court of Panama enforces..
US May Consider Panama for Visa Waiver Program
Panama’s top diplomat said the United States may consider the country for its Visa Waiver Program after a meeting with..
Costa Rica Slashes Costly Migration Hotline Fees Next Year
The General Directorate of Migration in Costa Rica will stop charging premium rates for its main information hotline starting in..
Panama Migration Service Film Forum on Gender Equity and Disability Awareness
The National Migration Service of Panama held an internal film forum this month to promote discussions on disability and inclusion..
Panama Now Allows Foreigners to Use Photos of Passports and more for ID Checks
Travelers and Expats in Panama can now enjoy a more streamlined experience thanks to a new decree allowing the use..
Special Expat Panama Traveler Passport Grants Visa Free Access to 78 Countries
The government of Panama offers a unique travel document that provides significant global mobility without requiring citizenship change. Known as..
When Can You Get Your New Drivers License in Panama
Obtaining a driver’s license is a significant milestone, and for those in Panama, there are exciting changes on the horizon…
Panama Considers Expanding Senior Citizen and Pensionado Discounts
A subcommittee of the National Assembly‘s Economy and Finance is analyzing the unification of three projects aimed at improving benefits..
Avoid Penalties: Update Your Panama Residency Address
On July 25, 2025, Panama’s National Immigration Service issued a significant announcement regarding the strict enforcement of Panama residency laws,..