Proof of Life 

If you need to establish proof of life and give instructions for Social Security checks to be sent to an authorized party, please follow these instructions:

1-Draft a letter using the following format (click here)

Please indicate where your check should be forwarded:

For example:

  • Bank in Panama: indicate the name of the Bank.

2-If you can’t come  to the Consulate in person, you will need to sign the letter before a Notary Public.

3-The original letter has to then be  mailed to our offices along with a pre-paid envelope, a copy of your cedula, and your social security card.

4-Once the letter has been received, the authentication process may take from 10-12 business days. 

• For more information please go to the following website http://www.css.gob.pa/pmf-pagopensionadosjubilados.html

NOTE:

THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS SERVICE.

THE DOCUMENT OF PROOF OF LIFE SHOULD BE IN SPANISH AND HAS TO BE RENOVATED EVERY 6 MONTHS.

The address for pensioners to send the Proof of Life is the following:

  • Apartado postal

0816-06808 Panamá 5, Panamá

Caja de Seguro Social

Departamento de Pagos de Pensiones, Jubilaciones y Otros Derechos.

Atención Licda. Merci Guzmán

  • Si la van a enviar por servicio expreso o privado es la siguiente.

Caja de Seguro Social

Edif. Los Mosqueteros, planta baja

Vía Transistmica, al lado de Plaza Ágora

Departamento de Pagos de Pensiones, Jubilaciones y Otros Derechos.

Atención Licda. Merci Guzmán