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Panamanian Qualified Investor Visa

Direct permanent residence for foreign nationals who make a large qualifying investment in Panamanian real estate, securities or a fixed-term bank deposit.

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All investment thresholds (US$300,000/US$500,000 real estate, US$500,000 securities, US$750,000 deposit), the government/repatriation fees (~US$5,000 each), the 5-year holding period and any scheduled threshold increases come from secondary sources and were NOT confirmed on a live SNM page; verify against the governing Executive Decree before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Panama government website before you apply.
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Official name
Residente Permanente en calidad de Inversionista Calificado
Route type
Business/talent - direct permanent residence by investment
Qualifying investment
Real estate, securities, or fixed-term bank deposit above a set minimum
Minimum values (commonly cited as US$300,000 real estate rising to US$500,000, US$500,000 securities, US$750,000 deposit) and government fees (commonly cited around US$5,000) were not confirmed on a live SNM page.
Holding period
Investment must be held for a set number of years
Commonly cited as 5 years; not verified here.

Who it is for

  • Foreign nationals able to make a large qualifying investment in Panama
  • Investors who want permanent residence granted directly rather than in stages
  • Applicants who can fully document the lawful origin of their funds

Requirements

  • A qualifying investment in real estate, securities or a fixed-term deposit
  • Evidence of the lawful source of the invested funds
  • Valid passport and clean criminal record
  • Payment of the applicable government and repatriation fees
  • Application filed through a licensed Panamanian immigration lawyer

What you can do

  • Obtain permanent residence directly on approval
  • Live in Panama and hold the qualifying investment for the required period
  • Apply for citizenship by naturalisation after the required residence period

How to apply

  • Choose a qualifying investment route and complete the investment
  • Document the investment and the lawful origin of funds
  • Pay the required fees
  • File the permanent-residence application with SNM through a lawyer

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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