The Panamanian government has instituted several immigration laws in Panama, which depending on the type of visa applied for, makes it relatively easy for foreigners to obtain a temporary or permanent right of residence, a work permit, and even citizenship with a Panamanian passport. Most of these immigration laws were instituted to promote the investment of foreigners in Panama, in this small country that knows no crisis.

Eight times smaller than France, Panama has the most dynamic economy in Central America. The Panamanian GDP has surpassed the $ 44 billion mark with an average growth rate of 8.5% on average over the last decade, driven by construction and especially services, which account for 80% of the GDP.

Taking advantage of its ideal geographic position, between the two Americas and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Panama has established a financial centre of international importance.

Inseparable from the Panama Canal and its goods from all over the world, the Colón Free Trade Zone is the 2nd largest free zone in the world after Hong Kong.

Obtaining a second residence in Panama is useful for those who wish to:

• Have a secondary residence in a tropical country with a strong, stable currency (the US dollar) and where one can live peacefully;
• Benefit from a safe haven in order to escape the possibility of war or any other kind of political or civil unrest;
• Retire in a stable country, where it is very economical to live while maintaining a lifestyle that meets the standards of most other developed countries such as the United States, Canada or Europe.

Panama is internationally recognised as the country that most easily grants its nationality. That is why immigration to Panama is so popular. This country attracts people from all around the world who are interested in visas for permanent residence.

Panama offers several visa programs that have a suitable option for everyone.

Our TMI experts are here to support you with the best solution for you and your family depending on your project.

5 million Canadians will retire by 2035 and the Canadian fertility index does not allow for a generational renewal.

For this reason, Canada plans to welcome approximately 150 000 economic immigrants every year beginning in 2018.

The Canadian authorities are looking for 3 categories of immigrants:

• Skilled workers (FSW);
• Skilled trades workers (STW);
• Workers who have worked for at least 12 months in Canada (experience gained in Canada).

Our TMI experts are here to support you in all the necessary steps in order to immigrate to Canada: from the evaluation of your application, to the presentation of your application, to the validation of your permanent residence.

Quebec is looking for skilled workers in specific areas, whether they are French speaking or not.

Between 5000 and 10000 persons/year obtain a federal visa allowing them to settle and work in Quebec.

According to the Quebec Business Transfer Center (CTEQ), approximately 30 000 to 60 000 companies in Quebec are likely to disappear within 5 years due to a lack of identified succession. These are SMEs with an average turnover of 2 million CA$ and an average selling price of 700 000 CA$. Therefore, there is an “Immigrant entrepreneur in the region” program since 2017.

Our TMI experts are here to support you in all the necessary steps in order to immigrate to Quebec: from the evaluation of your application, to the presentation of your application, up to when you have obtained your federal visa.

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