# Blog

Short, dated articles on the Pensionado visa and life in Panama. Each one cites the official source, and we update the guides when a rule changes.

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[October 26, 2026Pensionado cards and visas: what each one costsThe processing card, the multiple entry visa and the permanent residency card for Pensionado retirees: what each is for, how long it lasts and its fee.Read the article →](/blog/pensionado-card-fees/)[October 26, 2026Joining Panama’s Social Security as a foreign retireeHow a foreign retiree joins the CSS voluntarily: the three requirements, the US$500 income base and the contribution rates in force since July 2025.Read the article →](/blog/css-voluntary-membership-2025/)

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