Panama Qualified Investor Visa

🏆 Direct Permanent Residency Through Qualified Investment

Panama Qualified Investor Visa

The Panama Qualified Investor Visa offers a quick path to permanent residency for foreign investors who make a qualifying investment in Panama with funds from abroad. This program targets high-net-worth individuals seeking long-term stability, geographic diversity, and a straightforward route to citizenship. Panama features a dollar-based economy, a strong banking system, a territorial tax structure, and strategic access to the Americas.


Key Benefits of Panama Qualified Investor Visa

Permanent residency awarded directly without a temporary stage
Fast-track processing, with approvals typically within 30 business days
No minimum physical stay requirement specified in the investor framework
Family members can be included in the same application
Citizenship eligibility after 5 years of continuous residence
Investment must be maintained for 5 years to keep permanent residency

Eligibility Requirements

  • Clean criminal record
  • Valid passport and standard immigration documents
  • Proof that investment funds come from outside Panama
  • Qualifying investment must be held by the applicant or through a legal entity where the applicant is the ultimate owner
  • Payment of government and immigration fees

Investment Options

The qualifying investment must be maintained for 5 years to retain permanent residency status.

Real estate investment

Minimum USD 300,000 in property in Panama, held clear of liens; amounts above the minimum can be financed locally

Real estate through a promissory purchase contract

Minimum USD 300,000 via approved escrow or trust-backed developer structures

Securities investment

Minimum USD 500,000 through a licensed Panamanian brokerage, held for at least 5 years

Fixed-term bank deposit

Minimum USD 750,000 placed with a Panamanian bank for a minimum of 5 years

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