Panama has introduced a digital identity system for both Panamanians and permanent residents. Decree 43 aims to secure online access to government and private sector services, by offering a modern alternative for identity verification in digital settings. It essentially replicates the information from physical identity documents issued by the Tribunal Electoral (TE).
As part of the initiative, permanent residents in Panama can now use the “e-cédula,” a digital identity card stored within a mobile wallet. The digital ID allows users to store personal identification information on their smartphones and access various government and financial services. The new system mirrors the features of Panama’s “n-cédula” for citizens, which is also being rolled out in digital format.
