Oceania • Panama
Panama Golden Visa
$300,000+
Investment amount
1+ months
Processing time
Permanent residency path
Investment return
Foreigners obtain Panama permanent residency after making a qualifying investment and passing Due Diligence. There is no temporary residence stage or minimum stay requirement.
Investors must maintain the qualifying investment for at least 5 years, while enjoying the flexibility of living in Panama or abroad. Family members can be included in the application.
5 benefits you can secure with the Panama Golden Visa
Panama grants permanent residence once the applicant meets the investment and documentation requirements. The status remains valid if the qualifying investment is maintained for at least 5 years.
Panama grants permanent residence once the applicant meets the investment and documentation requirements. The status remains valid if the qualifying investment is maintained for at least 5 years.
Panamanian immigration law sets no minimum stay requirement. Residents may live in Panama or abroad while retaining their status.
The programme links residency to a qualifying real estate investment, not to a specific property. Investors can sell or reinvest assets, subject to legal and tax rules.
Panama applies a territorial tax system: foreign-source income is generally not taxed in Panama, creating opportunities for efficient tax planning.
After 5 years of permanent residence, applicants may become eligible to apply for Panamanian citizenship, subject to legal requirements.
One investment, residency for all
The spouse, children, and parents can get Panama residency with the investor under one application.
Investments for obtaining Panama residency
Investors may select from 3 qualifying investment routes: real estate acquisition, fixed-term bank deposits, or securities investments.
Real estate — $300,000+
Investors qualify by purchasing residential or commercial property and must maintain the investment for at least 5 years.
Real estate | Investors qualify by purchasing residential or commercial property and must maintain the investment for at least 5 years. |
Securities — $500,000+
Invest through a licensed Panamanian brokerage firm and maintain the investment for at least 5 years.
Securities | Invest through a licensed Panamanian brokerage firm and maintain the investment for at least 5 years. |
Bank deposit — $750,000+
Open a fixed-term deposit in a Panamanian bank for 5 years; early withdrawal may lead to loss of residency status.
Bank deposit | Open a fixed-term deposit in a Panamanian bank for 5 years; early withdrawal may lead to loss of residency status. |
Panama Golden Visa
Panama residency by investment with long-term relocation and mobility benefits.
Foreigners obtain Panama permanent residency after making a qualifying investment and passing Due Diligence. There is no temporary residence stage or minimum stay requirement.
Investors must maintain the qualifying investment for at least 5 years, while enjoying the flexibility of living in Panama or abroad. Family members can be included in the application.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.