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Retiree Benefits and Discounts in Panama
Which discounts and benefits Panamanian law grants to resident retirees and pensioners, and how to access them.
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In short
Panamanian law grants resident retirees and pensioners mandatory discounts on services such as transportation, leisure, restaurants, hotels, medicines and doctor's visits. Foreigners with pensionado residency can access them by showing their ID card.
What discounts do retirees get?
- Transportation: airline, bus and other tickets.
- Leisure: movies, theaters and shows.
- Restaurants and hotels.
- Healthcare: medicines, doctor's visits and hospital stays.
- Some household utilities.
The percentages and conditions of each discount are set by law and may change.
How do you get them?
By showing your pensionado resident card (see Pensionado Visa) or your foreigner ID card when you pay. Discounts usually cannot be combined with other promotions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the Pensionado Visa to get the discounts?
The discounts are for resident retirees and pensioners. If you have another type of residency, check whether you meet the conditions.
Do foreign retirees get the same discounts as Panamanians?
Yes, if they are residents: the discounts are granted to retirees and pensioners resident in Panama, who prove it with their ID card.