Residency by Investment · AmericasPanama Qualified Investor
Fast permanent residence in a dollarised regional hub.
Minimum investment
$300,000
Processing time
1-2 months
Grants
Residence permit
Region
Americas
Overview
Panama's Qualified Investor visa grants permanent residence quickly on a qualifying real-estate or fixed-deposit investment, in a stable, US-dollar economy with territorial taxation.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Real estate
Rising to $500,000, confirm current tier
$300,000
Fixed-term deposit
With a Panamanian bank
$750,000
Key benefits
- Permanent residence granted quickly
- A stable, US-dollar economy
- Territorial taxation (foreign income generally untaxed)
- Strategic hub between the Americas
Requirements
- Maintain the qualifying investment
- Clean record and proof of funds
- Investment made from abroad
Family inclusion
Dependants can be added for additional investment/fees.
What to weigh
- Real-estate threshold has been scheduled to rise, verify the live figure.
- Residence, with a separate, longer path to citizenship.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is Panama Qualified Investor right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.