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Visa guides

Business & investor

Investor, business and talent routes to Panama.

4 Panamanian resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • Friendly Nations VisaVisa route

    A residence route for nationals of countries Panama considers friendly, who can show economic ties through employment, real estate or a bank deposit.

  • Qualified Investor VisaVisa route

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

  • Pensionado (Retiree) VisaVisa route

    Permanent residence for retirees and pensioners who receive a qualifying lifetime pension from a government, international body or private source abroad.

  • Short-Stay Remote Worker Visa (Digital Nomad)Visa route

    A short-stay non-resident visa letting foreign remote workers and teleworkers paid from abroad live in Panama while working for foreign employers or clients.