Available Solutions based on your request:
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Residence by Investment Programs
Region:
Americas
Country:
Panama
Program Final:
Permanent residency under the Qualified Investor route from approval; later naturalisation may be possible through Panama’s ordinary constitutional process, subject to actual residence and other eligibility requirements. Citizenship is not automatic or guaranteed.
Simplicity:
Speed in month(s):
2
Education:
N/A
Price:
The usual cost mix for Panama Qualified Investor Visa includes government filing fees, legal support, due diligence, document legalization, and the qualifying investment, contribution, or capital placement. Starting cost is $300,000 USD, with the final figure depending on route selection, number of applicants, and professional services. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Investment
requirements:
Minimum real-estate investment of USD $300,000 applies until October 15, 2026. After that date, the real-estate threshold increases to USD $500,000. Alternative qualifying routes currently require at least USD $500,000 in approved securities or USD $750,000 in a fixed-term deposit. The qualifying investment must generally be maintained for five years.
Dependents:
Spouse, children under 18, single dependent children aged 18 to 25 in study, disabled children of any age and dependent parents of the main applicant. Each dependant carries extra government fees.
Description:
The Panama Qualified Investor Visa targets high-net-worth individuals seeking fast-track permanent residency through investment. Applicants can qualify through approved real estate, securities, or fixed-term deposit routes. The real-estate option currently requires a minimum investment of USD $300,000 until October 15, 2026, after which the threshold increases to USD $500,000. Qualifying investments must generally be maintained for five years.The program is notable for its expedited processing and grants permanent residency upon approval, without an initial temporary-residence stage. It allows applicants and eligible dependants to live, work, and study in Panama. Permanent residency does not automatically lead to citizenship. A later application for Panamanian naturalisation may be possible through the ordinary constitutional process, generally requiring five consecutive years of actual residence in Panama, Spanish-language ability, basic knowledge of Panama, a declaration of intention to become Panamanian, applicable nationality-renunciation requirements, and approval by the Panamanian authorities. Each family member is assessed individually.Key features include flexible qualifying investment options, straightforward documentation, and an expedited residence process. No specific nationality restrictions are cited, and eligible dependants may be included.