If you only have a pensionado visa you are required to carry your passport with you at all times according to Panamanian law. If you have an E- cedula you do not since it is considered a government issued Identification card. A pensionado visa is not considered an identification card.
E-Cédulas - Should I Get One, How Much Does It Cost, How Long Do They Last, etc.
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If you only have a pensionado visa you are required to carry your passport with you at all times according to Panamanian law. If you have an E- cedula you do not since it is considered a government issued Identification card. A pensionado visa is not considered an identification card.