Panamanian citizenship issues

Ksumike76 · 2025-06-21T00:01:16+02:00

Explore Panamanian citizenship issues for U.S. citizens born in the Canal Zone. Share experiences on dual living in Panama and the U.S.

Ksumike76 New member

Member since 20 June 2025

Ksumike76New member20 June 2025 22:01:16

I am a citizen of the United States but was born in the Panama Canal Zone and eligible for Panamanian citizenship. I am retired and thinking about spending time in Panama. Would love to connect with anyone with similar experiences. What is it like to live in Panama and the United States? Really interested in a dual living arrangement. I appreciate anyone鈥檚 thoughts and opinions.

robertbrucegillies Member

Member since 30 August 2018

robertbrucegilliesMember02 September 2025 03:31:32

I became naturalized as a Panamanian citizen in 2013. I have lived in Panama for the past 25 years. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I am also an American citizen. I was born in Pennsylvania. I think it is good to have citizenship if you plan to live in Panama.

West98 Member

Member since 21 August 2023

West98Member02 September 2025 10:22:18

I think a dual living arrangement between the U.S. and Panama is very doable , I know people doing it now. Since you鈥檙e eligible for Panamanian citizenship, you have a smoother path than most. The residency process usually starts with collecting your U.S. documents, getting them apostilled, and then officially translated for Immigration. From there, you can apply for residency, and later it can lead to citizenship.

Feel free to reach out if you鈥檇 like I鈥檓 happy to share more residency tips and experiences about life between Panama and the U.S.