Official translation for residency and visas
Document translation for Panama Immigration
We translate the documents in your immigration file into Spanish, signed and sealed by Authorized Public Translators recognized by MEDUCA.
What Panama Immigration requires for translations
The National Immigration Service states that every document must be in Spanish; otherwise, it must be translated by an authorized public translator, with reference to the resolution that authorizes them as a translator of the Republic of Panama (Immigration FAQ, in Spanish). That is exactly what we deliver as an official translator in Panama: an official translation, also called certified translation or sworn translation in Panama (here they are the same), signed and sealed.
In addition, documents issued abroad must be apostilled, or authenticated by the Panamanian consulate in the issuing country and by Panama's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Apostille first, then translate (see apostille and translation). If you also need Panamanian documents for use abroad, we provide Spanish to English translation in Panama.
Documents we most often translate for Immigration
Birth certificates
For the applicant and dependent children.
Criminal record checks
FBI, police certificates and records from other countries.
Marriage certificates
For family reunification and dependents.
Passports and apostilles
Passport data pages and certification sheets that are not in Spanish.
Letters and statements
Bank, employment and pension letters and proof of income.
Diplomas and transcripts
For study or professional work permits.
Pricing for your file
English to Spanish translation in Panama for personal documents: $15 per page (48–72 h) or $20 rush in 24 h. Legal, banking or specialized documents: $18 or $25. If you are translating your whole family file and it exceeds 50 pages, ask for volume pricing.
| Document type | Standard 48–72 h | Rush (24 h) |
|---|---|---|
| General documents Personal, civil registry, academic | $15 | $20 |
| Legal, medical or specialized | $18 | $25 |
Over 50 pages: special volume pricing. ITBMS (7% sales tax) not included. The final price is confirmed once we review your document.
More help with your application
We are your English Spanish translator in Panama; to learn which documents your category requires and how to file, see Panama visa and residency procedures. If you are planning residency by investment, read about Panama Golden Visa and asset protection.
Frequently asked questions.
Does Panama Immigration accept translations made abroad?
Immigration asks for a translation by an authorized public translator of the Republic of Panama. That is why it is best to get a sworn translation in Panama, with an Authorized Public Translator recognized by MEDUCA.
Which comes first, the apostille or the translation?
First the apostille on the original document in the country that issued it; then the translation, which includes the apostille.
Can you deliver in 24 hours?
Yes, with rush delivery: $20 per page for general documents and $25 for legal or specialized ones.
Most requested documents
Birth certificate translation · Criminal record translation · Diploma and transcript translation · Apostille and translation