About Panama Visa Experts — Licensed Panama Immigration Attorneys Since 2017

Our Story

Why we exist.

Panama Visa Experts was founded in 2017 by Carlos Mendoza, Esq., a Panama-licensed attorney with an LLM in Immigration Law from Georgetown University Law Center. After spending five years at one of Panama's largest corporate law firms handling residency work as a side practice, Carlos saw a structural problem in how international clients were being served.

Large Panamanian firms treated residency cases as low-priority sidework, often handled by junior associates with limited English. Specialized boutiques existed but rarely had the systems to handle the document complexity that international clients require. And online "facilitators" often weren't licensed attorneys at all — exposing clients to legal risk and poor outcomes.

Panama Visa Experts was built to fix this: a licensed Panama law firm exclusively focused on immigration, with a fluent English-speaking team, transparent flat-fee pricing, and the operational systems that handle the complexity of 40+ countries' documentation requirements.

By the numbers: 850+ approved residency cases since 2017. 99% approval rate on cases where we control document preparation. 247 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Clients from 40+ countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Panama Visa Experts office on Calle 50 in Panama City financial district

The Team

Meet your attorneys.

A 12-person team based in Panama City: 4 licensed attorneys, 3 paralegals, 2 client services managers, 2 document specialists, and 1 office administrator.

MANAGING PARTNER

Carlos Mendoza, Esq.

Panama Bar #4782 · LLM Immigration Law (Georgetown)

15 years of Panama immigration practice. Led the firm's growth from solo practice to 12-person team. Personally handles all QIP and complex case strategy.

EN/ES/PT Languages

2010 Bar admission

SENIOR ATTORNEY

Sofía Rodríguez, Esq.

Panama Bar #5921 · Specialist in Pensionado & Friendly Nations

9 years of immigration practice. Joined the firm in 2019 and has personally led 320+ residency cases, primarily Friendly Nations and Pensionado for North American clients.

EN/ES Languages

320+ Cases led

SENIOR ATTORNEY

Diego Hernández, Esq.

Panama Bar #6104 · Reforestation & Investment Visa Specialist

7 years of practice with deep expertise in Panama's reforestation incentive law and investment visa structuring. Coordinates due diligence on certified projects.

EN/ES Languages

140+ Cases led

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Andrea Castillo, Esq.

Panama Bar #7203 · European Client Specialist

5 years of practice with focus on European clients (UK, Germany, Spain, France). Coordinates apostille and translation workflows across EU jurisdictions.

EN/ES/DE/FR Languages

180+ Cases led

How We Work

What makes us different.

Flat fees, no surprises

You get a written quote with the total cost before signing anything. No hourly billing, no "scope creep" charges, no last-minute fees. What you're quoted is what you pay.

Single point of contact

You're assigned one attorney + one paralegal who handle your case from start to finish. No call-center handoffs, no constantly explaining your situation to new people.

English-speaking team

All four attorneys and our client services managers are fluent in English. You'll never struggle with a language barrier when discussing legal nuances.

Document gathering support

We coordinate with apostille services in 40+ countries. We tell you exactly what to gather and from where. We don't leave you to figure out bureaucracy alone.

In-person accompaniment

During your Panama visit, an attorney or senior paralegal accompanies you to immigration, biometrics, real estate closing, and bank account opening. You're never alone in Panama.

Post-approval support

12 months of follow-up consultation included. Questions about tax, banking, renewing your passport, adding a dependent — we're available.

Credentials

Licenses, memberships & recognition.

Panama Bar Association

All four attorneys are active members in good standing with the Colegio Nacional de Abogados de Panamá. Verifiable on the Bar's public registry.

Servicio Nacional de Migración

Authorized firm for direct filings with Panama's National Immigration Service. We file directly, not through third-party processors.

Ministerio de Ambiente (MiAmbiente)

Registered as legal counsel for reforestation investment certifications, allowing us to coordinate directly on Reforestation Visa cases.

Panama Chamber of Commerce

Active member. Networked with Panama's leading banks, notaries, real estate brokerages, and corporate service providers — all the partners required for a smooth residency process.

A specialized Panama immigration law firm.