Residence visa for qualified investor:

Foreigners who make an investment in the Republic of Panama can apply for this permanent residence visa, which must be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years, under one of the following modalities:

Real Estate Investment: Invest a minimum amount of three hundred thousand balboas (B/.300,000.00) until October 2024. After this date, the minimum investment increases to five hundred thousand balboas (B/.500,000.00), free of liens, in real estate. The investment can also be made in pre-sale real estate projects.

Investments through a Securities House: Acquire securities through a qualified and authorized Panamanian securities firm, for a minimum amount of five hundred thousand balboas (B/.500,000.00), for a term of 5 years.

Investment through Fixed-Term Deposit: Open a fixed-term deposit for a minimum amount of seven hundred and fifty thousand balboas (B/.750,000.00) in a qualified Panamanian bank, for a term of 5 years, free of liens.

The general requirements to apply for this permanent residence are as follows:

1. Powers of attorney and forms that we will provide for your signature.
2. Five (5) passport-sized photographs.
3. Copy of your passport's complete pages with a minimum validity of three months.
4. Criminal record certificate from the country of origin or residence, duly apostilled or authenticated at the Consulate of Panama in the country where it was issued.
5. Certificate of good health issued by a doctor in Panama.
6. Certification issued by the Investment Promotion Directorate.
7. Payment of B/.5,000 to the National Immigration Service.
8. Payment of B/.5,000 to the National Treasury.
9. En caso de dependientes mayores de 12 años: pago adicional de B/.1,000 por dependiente al Tesoro Nacional y otro pago de B/. 1.000 al Servicio Nacional de Migración.
10. En caso de dependientes menores de 12 años: pago adicional de B/.1,000 por dependiente al Tesoro Nacional
11. Proof that the funds come from a foreign source, which can be any of the following: a letter from the foreign bank legalized or from the local bank, a statement of the foreign bank legalized or authenticated by the local bank, or a notarized letter issued by the recipient of the funds or a bank certification confirming the receipt of funds.