PANAMA QUALIFIED INVESTOR VISA

This coming week, we will look at all the Panama Visas available to you

PANAMA QUALIFIED INVESTOR VISA

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.