USD 300,000 - Real Estate Investment
Investors can qualify with a real estate investment of at least USD 300,000, which can be in any part of the country and in any property of their choice without depending on government-approved projects.
Permanent residency by investment
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
A direct path to permanent residency by investing in real estate, securities, or fixed-term deposits.
Permanent residency by investment
What is the Qualified Investor Visa?
The Qualified Investor Visa grants immediate permanent residency to applicants who invest in the country. Most of the process is done remotely except for the submission and approval, for which the applicant must be physically present at the migration office.
Overview
What this page covers
A direct path to permanent residency by investing in real estate, securities, or fixed-term deposits.
Book a consultationUSD 500,000 - Stock Market
The applicant can invest in securities through the local stock market, which must be related to businesses that have an impact in Panama.
USD 750,000 - Fixed-term deposit
Qualified Investor is also available through a fixed-term deposit in a local bank, which must be maintained for at least 5 years.
Qualified Investors' main advantages
The program is designed for investors who want an efficient residency route with flexible investment planning.
- More cost-effective than most similar programs around the world
- Direct permanent residency
- Flexible minimum stay requirements
- Allows you to maintain residency after selling the investment after 5 years
- Not restricted to government pre-approved projects
Process
How to obtain it
Each matter is scoped before action, so the legal file, banking file, and advisory workstream stay aligned.
Remotely: Assessment and pre-screening of the case
Remotely: Gathering the documents and filling out the forms
In person at the Migrations Office: Submit your application and documents
Remotely: Due diligence and correction of documents and forms if needed
In person at the Migration Office: Receive the letter of approval and the permanent resident card
Apply for a Panamanian cedula, a work permit if needed, and start enjoying your time as a Panama resident
Advisory architecture
A carefully designed route before implementation
A good plan is not a stack of isolated services, but a combination of complementary tools that align towards a common objective.
Talk to your Mundo expert to share your objectives and the details of your particular case.
Choose the best tools that can lead you to your goal efficiently and safely.
Set up each structure by starting processes, gathering documents, or submitting applications.
Once the first milestone is completed, assess the results and analyze whether changes are needed.
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Talk to us and share your ideas, objectives, and needs. Your Mundo expert will help you identify the right path or implement the one you have designed.