Fingerprints in Panama?

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Doug Holdren April 19, 2015 at 11:10am

Not at all.

Even my past 10 year driving record is clean.

Just a thread topic that I would not expect to see.

I lead a very boring life so.....
- David van Harn > Doug Holdren April 19, 2015 at 11:22am
  
  That 10-year old clean record will not help - Panama immigration officials go all the way back to the beginning of your record.
  
  There are expats here on tourist visas who cannot get a permanent visa because their RCMP or FBI reports show even traffic misdemeanors such as DUI or reckless driving 30 or 40 years ago.
  
  One Canadian friend is trying to get a 35 y/o DUI expunged from an RCMP report to be able to qualify for a Pensionado Visa.
  
  Panama apparently allows nearly anyone - serious criminal record or not - to stay here as a perpetual tourist, but will not review and allow a permanent visa for someone with a 40-year old misdemeanor traffic violation on their background check.
  - Doug Holdren > David van Harn April 19, 2015 at 2:36pm
    
    Most I got in my life time is about 3 speeding tickets.
    
    This is good to know they do draw the line on criminals. I like that a lot.
    - Lee Zeltzer > Doug Holdren April 19, 2015 at 2:43pm
      
      Doug, careful, they do not want fast people in Panama. It will force others to speed up and get things done on time!
George Papp April 19, 2015 at 10:54am

For pensionado Visa
Doug Holdren April 19, 2015 at 10:41am

Small question, WHY do you need to get finger prints done?

Just wondering.
George Papp April 19, 2015 at 10:35am

Does anyone know where in Panama City to get fingerprints done?
adrian June 3, 2014 at 5:05am

Eh....I think you can scan fingerprints, and then copy down the fax back in. If your hand really does not matter, you can send back the whole hand. Of course, I can help you arrange transport.This is my good! Haha!
Lux May 28, 2014 at 12:03pm

Wait, but they want more than one finger. Should I send a whole hand? Thats what a hand-courried means, right?
Richard A May 28, 2014 at 11:52am

There is a building east of the David Airport about 4 blocks or so. Close to the airport you will see a sign for "Alto Verde". Turn right and go one block. On your left you will see some government buildings. As you enter the property with a guard/gate it will be the building on your left. Go in the building on the first floor. Give them your identification to the left and then proceed toward the back of the building bearing right. You will see a bank of windows in a room. Tell them you need your fingerprints taken. There is no charge for the service.

The information on their business card is:

Telephone: 777-6970 ext. 224

Email: identcrim@gmail.com

Instituto de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses

Seccion de Identificacion Criminal y Civil

Address: Alto Verde, Edificio del Ministerio Publico

Licdo. Juan Carlos de Garcia

Licdo. Aurelio Escarreola

You will have to return in 2 weeks to get the fingerprint card because they send it to Panama City to get the right signature. After that you will need to get the document apostilled in Panama City at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.

Then you send the document to the FBI with their form signed. Make sure to note on the form that the FBI report will be AUTHENTICATED. They return the report to where you ask in the U.S. Then you have to get the apostille from the U.S. State Department.

Now you are ready to present your FBI report here in Panama.

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