Residency & Citizenship
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Panama's Qualified Investor Visa is one of the most attractive residency-by-investment programs in Latin America. It offers a fast-track pathway to permanent residency through real estate, stock market, or bank deposit investments, with one of the most favorable tax systems in the world — territorial taxation only.
Key Highlights
Why Choose Panama?
Available Programs
Panama Qualified Investor Programs Overview
| Investment Option | Description | Type | Min. Investment | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Investment | Purchase of real estate in Panama — free of liens | Residency & Citizenship |
$300,000
Until Oct 15, 2026 — then $500K
|
30 days |
| Stock Market Investment | Securities listed on Panama Stock Exchange (BVP) | Residency & Citizenship | $500,000 | 30 days |
| Fixed-Term Bank Deposit | Time deposit in a qualified Panamanian bank | Residency & Citizenship | $750,000 | 30 days |
Detailed Programs
Program Details
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Real Estate Investment From $300,000
The real estate route is the most popular option for the Panama Qualified Investor Visa. Investors must purchase real estate with a minimum value of $300,000, free of any encumbrances or liens. The property can be residential or commercial and must be located in Panama, including pre-sale real estate projects.
The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years to keep permanent residency status. Panama's booming real estate market offers strong rental yields and capital appreciation potential.
Stock Market Investment From $500,000
Investors can qualify for the Panama Qualified Investor Visa by investing a minimum of $500,000 in securities listed on the Panama Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valores de Panamá). This option is ideal for investors who prefer financial instruments over physical assets.
Eligible securities include stocks, bonds, and other regulated financial instruments listed on the Panama Stock Exchange. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years. A statement from a licensed Panamanian brokerage firm and a certificate from the Superintendence of the Stock Market of Panama are required as documentation.
Fixed-Term Bank Deposit From $750,000
The fixed-term bank deposit option requires a minimum deposit of $750,000 in a qualified Panamanian bank, free of any liens. This is the most straightforward and lowest-risk option for investors who want Panama residency without managing a business or real estate portfolio.
The deposit must be placed in a bank regulated by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama and maintained for a minimum of five years. A notarized agreement confirming the deposit term is required as documentation.
Application Process
Your Path to Panamanian Residency
Citizenship
Your Path to Panamanian Citizenship
After five years of legal residency, investors can apply for Panamanian citizenship through naturalization. The Panamanian passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries, including the entire Schengen Area and the United Kingdom.
Citizens of certain Latin American countries and Spain may qualify for citizenship in just one to three years. Applicants must demonstrate strong ties to Panama and show proficiency in Spanish, along with knowledge of the country's history, culture, and values through an interview.
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