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Certified translations in Panama, delivered to your door

Every translation is signed and sealed by a Certified Public Translator (TPA) registered with Panama's Ministry of Foreign Affairs — the only format accepted by Immigration, banks and universities. Quote on WhatsApp in English, from $20, free delivery in Panama City.

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From $20 per document
Delivery in 24–72h
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What do you need translated?

Pensionado visa documents

Social Security letters, FBI background checks and civil certificates, translated into Spanish for Panama's retiree visa.

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Friendly Nations visa

Police certificates, bank reference letters and employment documents for the Friendly Nations residency program.

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USCIS petitions

Spanish documents translated into English with the certification required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), ready to file.

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Permanent residency

The document core every Panama residency route requires under Decree Law 3 of 2008, translated into Spanish.

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Qualified Investor visa

Background checks, bank references and source-of-funds documents for residency by investment under Decree 722 of 2020.

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Criminal record certificates

FBI, ACRO, RCMP and other police certificates — apostilled at origin, then translated into Spanish for your filing.

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Getting married in Panama

Single-status certificates, birth certificates and divorce decrees translated for the Civil Registry.

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Corporate records, audited financials and staff documents for the Multinational Headquarters regime, at corporate rates.

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We also translate corporate, banking, academic, medical and maritime documents — English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin and German, to and from Spanish.

How does it work?

  1. 1Send a photo or PDF of your document on WhatsApp.
  2. 2Get the exact quote in under 60 seconds.
  3. 3Pay by Yappy or coordinate payment; confirmation is instant.
  4. 4A MIRE-registered Certified Public Translator translates, signs and seals your document.
  5. 5Free delivery in Panama City, plus the signed PDF by email.

Why does the TPA seal matter?

In Panama, only a Certified Public Translator — certified under Executive Decree 975 of 2017 and listed in the official registry of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIRE) — can produce translations with legal validity. Translations done abroad, even certified ones, are routinely rejected and must be redone locally.

Your documents are handled under Panama's Data Protection Law (Law 81 of 2019): encrypted storage and automatic deletion 60 days after delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Certified Public Translator (TPA) in Panama?
A TPA (Traductor Público Autorizado) is a translator certified by Panama's Ministry of Education under Executive Decree 975 of 2017 and listed in the official registry of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIRE). Only a TPA's signature and physical seal make a translation legally valid before Panamanian authorities such as Immigration, the Civil Registry, universities and banks.
How much does a certified translation cost in Panama?
Our base rate is $20 (B/. 20) per document of up to 275 words, plus $0.07 per additional word. Panama's 7% ITBMS tax applies on the total. English↔Spanish has no language surcharge. A standard birth certificate comes to about $21.40 including tax; you get the exact price on WhatsApp in under a minute.
How fast can I get my translation?
Standard delivery is 48–72 business hours. Express delivers in 24 hours (+50%) and Same-day in under 8 hours (+100%) when you pay before 11:00 a.m. and a translator is available. Physical delivery is free in Panama City, and you also receive the signed PDF by email.
Do you translate documents for my Pensionado or Friendly Nations visa?
Yes. Documents issued in English — FBI background checks, Social Security award letters, bank reference letters, diplomas — must be translated into Spanish by a MIRE-registered TPA to be accepted by Panama's National Immigration Service. Send a photo or PDF on WhatsApp and we handle the rest.
Can I handle everything in English?
Yes. Our WhatsApp assistant replies in English or Spanish, 24/7: send your document, get the exact quote, pay, and receive your signed and sealed translation. Human support is also available in English during business hours.
Are your translations valid for USCIS?
We deliver translations in full compliance with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3): a complete English translation with the translator's signed certification of accuracy and competence. That is exactly the format USCIS requires for foreign-language documents — no apostille of the translation needed.

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