Overview
The Panama Investor Visa, established by Executive Decree 722 on October 15, 2020, created a new category of permanent residency for economic reasons. Through this program, the applicant can become a permanent resident by making a qualified investment in Panama, including the following options:
- Real Estate: Invest US $300,000 (until October 2024), or US $500,000 afterwards, free of liens. The investor must hold the property for a term of 5 (five) years.
- Real Estate projects in pre-sale: sign a purchase and sale contract for the sum of US$500,000 or more, free of liens.
- Investment in the Panamanian Stock Market: Purchase securities through a qualified and licensed Panamanian brokerage firm, for US $500,000 or more, for a term of 5 (five) years.
- Fixed term deposit in the Banking Sector: open a time deposit of US $750,000 or more, free of liens, in a qualified Panamanian bank, for a term of 5 (five) years.
Why Panama?
With its stable economy, strategic location, and advantageous business conditions, Panama is an attractive destination for investors and expatriates alike. These visas provide a pathway to residency and investment opportunities in one of Latin America's most promising countries.