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Panama Qualified Investor Visa

Permanent residency by investment

Panama Qualified Investor Visa

A direct path to permanent residency by investing in Panamanian real estate, securities in the local stock market, or a fixed-term deposit.

Permanent residency by investment

What is the Qualified Investor Visa?

The Qualified Investor Visa grants immediate permanent residency to approved 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.

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Overview

Qualified Investor’s Visa thresholds

Three investments, three thresholds, and one common goal

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USD 300,000 - Real Estate Investment

Investors can apply with a real estate investment of at least USD 300,000 (new properties) or USD 500,000 (resale properties). Units can be in any part of the country and in any development without depending on government pre-approved projects.

USD 500,000 - Stock Market

The applicant can invest in securities through the local stock market, and they 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 Investor's main advantages

  • 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 (minimum holding period of 5 years)
  • Not restricted to government pre-approved projects

Process

Step-by-step process leading to permanent residency

Thanks to our in-house lawyer, we can streamline processes, navigate bureaucracy efficiently, and reduce drawbacks.

01

Assessment and pre-screening of the case (remotely)

02

Gathering the documents and filling out the forms (remotely)

03

Submit your application and documents (in person at the Migration Office)

04

Due diligence and correction of documents and forms if needed (remotely)

05

Receive the letter of approval and the permanent resident card (in person at the Migration Office)

06

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.

01Establish your objectives

Talk to your Mundo expert to share your objectives and the details of your particular case.

02Choose the right tools

Choose the best tools that can lead you to your goal efficiently and safely.

03Implementation

Set up each structure by starting processes, gathering documents, or submitting applications.

04Assessment and redirection

Once the first milestone is completed, assess the results and analyze whether changes are needed.

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