I Found a Country That’ll Give You Residency in 6 Months and a Passport in 5 Years 🇵🇦 (No Agent, No Drama)” This is how it works (Panama 2025): 📍 Step 1 – Get the Friendly Nations Visa ✅ You only need: – A valid passport – Proof of economic activity (remote work, a job, or a Panamanian bank deposit) – Clean police record – $5,000 in a local bank account (for immigration purposes) – Optional: a local company setup or job contract You’ll get 2 years temporary residency, then upgrade to permanent residency automatically — no extra steps. 📍 Step 2 – Maintain Legal Residency 🏡 Live in Panama part of the year, stay legal, pay taxes (if any — most foreigners pay $0 on foreign income), and build ties: – Bank accounts – Rental lease or property – Tax ID – Optional local business No Spanish exam. No investment minimum. No forced job offers. 📍 Step 3 – Apply for Citizenship After 5 Years 🛂 After 5 years of legal permanent residency (or just 3 years if married to a Panamanian), you can apply for Panamanian citizenship and a second passport — ranked #27 globally with 140+ visa-free countries including: – 🇬🇧 UK – 🇪🇺 Schengen Zone – 🇸🇬 Singapore – 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇰🇷 South Korea – 🇷🇺 Russia ⚠️ No visa-free access to US, Canada, or Australia — but it’s still better than most African or South Asian passports. 🔑 Bonus: – They use US dollars – No language test – No forced renunciation of your current citizenship (dual citizenship is tolerated in practice) – Panama taxes only local income, so your foreign earnings (remote job, content, crypto, etc.) are tax-free Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not replace legal or immigration advice. Visa policies may change — always verify directly with Panama’s immigration authorities or consult a licensed professional. #PanamaVisa #MoveAbroad2025 #FriendlyNationsVisa #GlobalMobility #DigitalNomadLife #RelocateWithoutAgent - @explorewithfestus_