Panama Qualified Investor Residency
Panama's Qualified Investor Visa and Friendly Nations Visa offer fast paths to permanent residency in a USD-denominated, territorial-tax economy with strong banking, a strategic shipping hub, and a clear pathway to naturalization.
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Why Panama
Strategic Hub
Premier connectivity hub for the Americas with the Panama Canal, Tocumen International Airport, and one of Latin America's strongest banking sectors.
Territorial Taxation
Panama applies territorial taxation: foreign-source income is generally not subject to Panamanian income tax, supporting efficient international structuring.
Family Inclusion
Include spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in the same application, with permanent residency granted to all approved members.
30–60 Day Processing
Qualified Investor Visa applications are designed for fast processing, typically completing within 30 to 60 days of submission.
Investment Options
Qualified Investor — Real Estate
From $300,000Purchase real estate in your personal name, free of liens, held for a minimum of 5 years. The most direct route to permanent residency.
Qualified Investor — Securities
From $500,000Investment through a licensed Panamanian brokerage in a qualifying securities portfolio, held for a minimum of 5 years.
Qualified Investor — Fixed-Term Deposit
From $750,000Fixed-term deposit with a Panamanian bank for a minimum of 5 years, free of liens and held in the applicant's personal name.
From Application to Residency
Strategic Consultation
Assessment of your residency objectives, source-of-funds documentation, and the qualifying route best suited to your profile.
Investment Execution
Real estate acquisition, securities investment, or bank deposit completed through licensed Panamanian counterparties.
Application Submission
Filing with Panama's National Migration Service (Servicio Nacional de Migración), supported by full KYC and source-of-funds documentation.
Permanent Residency Granted
Permanent residency cards issued to the main applicant and all approved dependants. Citizenship eligibility after 5 years of residency.
Eligibility
Main applicant must be at least 18 years of age
Clean criminal record from country of residence
Documented legal source of investment funds
Hold qualifying investment for a minimum of 5 years
Health certificate from a licensed Panamanian physician
Personal appearance in Panama for biometrics and document filing
Panama Residency — Common Questions
The Qualified Investor Visa is designed for expedited processing, with permanent residency typically granted within 30 to 60 days of a complete submission.
The minimum is $300,000 for the real estate route, $500,000 for a qualifying securities portfolio, or $750,000 for a fixed-term bank deposit, each held for 5 years.
Yes. Panama operates a territorial tax system: in general, only Panama-source income is subject to Panamanian income tax. Specific structures should be reviewed with a qualified tax advisor.
Permanent residents are generally eligible to apply for naturalization after 5 years of residency, subject to language, integration, and procedural requirements determined by Panamanian authorities.
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