First Time Applications

1. Original Panamanian Birth Certificate (It must have the authentication seals)
2. Two (2) sets of the Application Form
3. Two (2) sets of Parents Authorization Form , (signed by both parents). “First Time  application”
4. Two (2) copies of Father’s and Mother’s Panamanian Cédula or passport– Present Original for validation.
5. Four (4) recent pictures (within 3 months) following below requirements:
   • Size 35mm x 45mm
   • Not blurred or opaque
   • Full colour
   • Full Face view facing front
   • White background
   • No sleeveless
   • No low cut shirt or clothing
   • Shirt or clothing cannot be light coloured or white colour
   • No piercing
   • No big earrings
   • No big or extravagant necklace
   • No contact lenses or glasses
   • Make sure your hair is tied back to the hairline, showing neck, shoulders, ears, forehead and eyebrows
   • No extravagant hairstyle
   • No hair clips, nor ribbons
   • No hats
   • No wigs (only admitted due to illness)
   • No smiling showing teeth
   • No heavy makeup
6. First time application overseas is only allowed  for underage children (below 18 years old) and both parents must sign the authorisation letter.

NOTE: For single or divorce parents they must present the custody and/or divorce documents (if applicable) or made a notarised declaration of their status. (Click here to download the declaration’s template ).