Qualified Investor Visa.
A direct path to permanent residency for qualified investors. Remote processing, no temporary stage, and the fastest approval timeline in the Panama immigration system.
Eligibility
High-net-worth investors seeking permanent residency without a temporary stage
Timeline
~30 business days
Entry
From US$300,000
Path & Sequence
- 01
Structuring
Investment route and corporate vehicle selected.
- 02
Funding
Funds transferred into qualified asset or account.
- 03
Filing
Application filed remotely with supporting evidence.
- 04
Review
Immigration review within approximately 30 business days.
- 05
Permanent
Permanent residency granted. No temporary phase.
At a Glance
- Real estate
- US$300,000
- Securities
- US$500,000
- Fixed deposit
- US$750,000
- Note
- Real estate threshold extended by decree
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02 / 04Retirees & Pensioners
Recipients of a qualifying pension from a government or private source
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03 / 04Remote Workers Visa
Digital professionals employed or contracted by foreign companies
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04 / 04Friendly Nations Visa
Nationals of 50+ countries with a Panamanian economic anchor: local employment, real estate of US$200,000+, or a fixed deposit of US$200,000+
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Other programs
- Program 02
Retirees & Pensioners.
5.5 to 6 months · US$1,000 per month pension
View - Program 03
Remote Workers Visa.
5.5 to 6 months · US$3,000 per month income
View - Program 04
Friendly Nations Visa.
~6 months to provisional residency. Two years to convert. · From US$200,000 in real estate or fixed deposit
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In closing
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