# Who is behind this site

This website is operated by iurispa, a Panamanian law practice that guides foreign residents from residency to citizenship. Every statement on this site is checked against the Constitution and the official checklist.

[Free consultation](/contact/)

### Licensed attorneys

Your case is handled by Panamanian attorneys admitted to practice (idoneidad), with years of experience in immigration and nationality.

### Straight from the Constitution

We quote article 10 and link the official checklist.

### We answer in English

Every consultation and update is in English, by email or WhatsApp.

## Official sources

- [Constitution of the Republic of Panama, articles 9 to 13](https://s3-legispan.asamblea.gob.pa/legispan/NORMAS/2000/2004/TEXTO%20UNICO/Administrador%20Legispan_25176_2004_11_15_ASAMBLEA%20LEGISLATIVA_1.pdf): Article 10 sets the three routes; article 13 the loss of nationality.
- [National Immigration Service, requirements for the Carta de Naturaleza (naturalization certificate)](https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/REQUISITOS-DE-NATURALIZACION-ACTUALIZADO.pdf): The official 14-item checklist (PDF).
- [Decree-Law 3 of February 22, 2008, Title XIII (naturalization)](https://s3-legispan.asamblea.gob.pa/legispan/NORMAS/2000/2008/DECRETO%20LEY/Administrador%20Legispan_25986_2008_2_26_CONSEJO%20DE%20GABINETE_3.pdf)· [Full text](https://iurispa.com/legislacion/decreto-ley-3-de-2008/): Naturalization procedure.
- [Electoral Tribunal Decree 13 of August 1, 2025 (knowledge exam)](https://www.tribunal-electoral.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BOLETIN-DEL-TRIBUNAL-ELECTORAL-N.%C2%B0-5872-B.pdf): Knowledge exam and exemptions (Electoral Tribunal Bulletin 5872-B, in force since August 6, 2025).
- [Electoral Tribunal Decree 23 of September 1, 2021 (exam procedure)](https://www.tribunal-electoral.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BOLETIN-4899peq.pdf): Exam procedure: time limit, pass mark and attempts.

Last verified: October 26, 2026

## How we check every fact

- We start from article 10 of the Constitution and the official naturalization checklist of the National Immigration Service.
- We read the rules in the official texts and link them, including the Electoral Tribunal decree on the exam.
- Every page shows the date it was last verified, and changes are logged on the Updates page.

## Corrections

If you find an error or an outdated rule about naturalization, write to contacto@iurispa.com. We check it against the official source and correct the page, noting the change on the Updates page.

This is a private law firm website. It is not affiliated with the Government of Panama or with any immigration or registry office.

## How we work with you

### A signed contract

Before we start, we sign a written contract with you: the services, the fixed fee and what is not included.

### An invoice for every expense

You receive an invoice or official receipt for every government fee and third-party cost we pay on your behalf.

### Licensed attorneys

Your case is handled by Panamanian attorneys admitted to practice (idoneidad), with years of experience in immigration and nationality.

## Thinking about Panamanian citizenship?

Book a free 15-minute call. We will tell you which route applies and when you can file.

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