

Kent Davis, founder of Panama Equity Real Estate, is a leading expert in Panama’s competitive real estate market. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he holds a Marketing Information Systems degree from James Madison University. After a successful corporate career managing multimillion-dollar inventories at Hajoca Corporation, Kent pursued his dream of living abroad, moving to Panama in 2007.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he established Panama Equity to connect buyers, sellers, and investors with Panama’s top properties. Known for his transparency, expertise, and market insights, Kent has helped hundreds navigate Panama’s real estate landscape. Fluent in Spanish, he frequently publishes market reports to empower clients with informed decisions.
Beyond real estate, Kent is passionate about Panama’s culture, landscapes, and surf-friendly beaches. He lives in Panama with his wife and three sons, embracing the vibrant lifestyle the country offers.
Phyllis Pendleton
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It states that you need a policy report for last 5 years of residency. Does this mean you need to ask you local state policy sept to run a policy report? So no FBI background check required?
Kent Davis
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Hi Phyllis, thanks for reaching out! Im going to intro you to our go-to Panama immigration attorney, as the policies do change from time to time.
John Tunmire
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I’m also interested in being introduced to your go to immigration attorney. Thanks
Kent Davis
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Absolutely John, just sent an email.
T. Thomas
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Could you also send me to your immigration attorney as well?
Kent Davis
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Sent!
Bennie Beebe
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Are USA Social Security funds accepted?
Marcus Lawrence
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I love the idea of becoming a retiree in Panama. So we need to hire a Panamanian Attorney? Is there someone who can provide some recommendations so as to ensure we get what we pay for kind of representation?
Kent Davis
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Yes! I’ve sent you a direct message
Gerald Harris
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Could you give me a referral to a good panama immigration attorney to guide me through the process of obtaining a pensionado visa?
Kent Davis
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Absolutely Gerald, you should have that introduction in your inbox. She’s one of Panama’s best immigration attorneys and I think you’ll get along well. Definitely the right person to guide you thru the process of obtaining that specific Pensionado visa.
Dan Fraser
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I would also like this contact for an attorney in Panama please.
Kent Davis
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You got it Dan, email in your inbox!
Milton Ezell
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How many days per year must I physically be in Panama in order to maintain a Pensionado visa?
Kent Davis
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Hi Milton, once the pensionado visa cedula has been issued, you can leave for up to two years at a time. There are however certain periods during the obtaining of your cedula, which is the final step of the pensionado visa process, that you must come to Panama. But really its for processing purposes, not a time requirement per se. Hope that is helpful and if you need a recommendation to a trusted Panama immigration attorney, just say the word!
Howard Wilcox
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It says I need to start the Pensionado process from here in the US. How and what do I do to do that? Also, a recommendation and contact for a good but low-cost immigration attorney from you would be great. A detailed list of everything that I need for myself and my wife to apply for the Pensionado so I can start working on that here.
Kent Davis
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We suggest you start the pensionado visa process as soon as possible. Best angle will be with a local Panamanian immigration attorney who we have already introduced you to via email. Cheers!
Loren G Martin
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Please send information on the retirement visa. I’m 81 years old, a former (emeritus) professor od medical physiology and meet the income requirements with a bank letter as proof (2 government pensions and an annuity). Thank you very much. The attorney reference would also be very helpful,
Kent Davis
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Absolutely ma’am, you’ve got an email in your inbox with a Panama immigration attorney referral
Kathy Gable
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Can you start the process before you actually start to draw funds from your pension/social security or must you already be drawing funds?
Matthew Marx (PJ-0752-09)
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Unfortunately, you will be unable to start the process for your pensionado visa until you start to draw funds from your actual pension/social security fund.
Rudy Rodriguez
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Hola, I’m thinking of retiring to Panama. I am 57 years old and not drawing social security for another 5 years. However, I do have over $250,000 savings in a bank account. I plan to rely on those monies to cover my expenses for the next 5 years, until I draw social security. Do I qualify for the Pensionado visa?
I could roll my savings into an IRA but not sure how much would be needed to have it considered or equate to it being a “lifetime pension”?
Kent Davis
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Hello Rudy, it depends on how your assets are structured. Stand by and we’ll intro you to an attorney!