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Panama Residency · Qualified Investor

Permanent residency in 30 business days

The Qualified Investor visa is the fastest route to permanent residency in Panama. With a qualifying investment, residency is granted within up to 30 business days after filing the documents with Immigration. It is open to every nationality.

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30 daysbusiness days to permanent residency
From USD 300Kminimum investment
5 yearsholding the investment
Anynationality can apply
Investment options

Five ways to qualify

The investor chooses one of the following investments and holds it for at least five years. The investment can be made in your own name or through a company or foundation.

Real estate · first sale

USD 300,000

A new, unoccupied property bought directly from the developer, including qualifying pre-construction purchases.

Real estate · resale

USD 500,000

A property previously sold, occupied, leased or transferred (secondary market).

Fixed deposit · state bank

USD 500,000

A fixed-term deposit exclusively at Banco Nacional de Panamá or Caja de Ahorros.

Securities

USD 500,000

Eligible securities acquired through a brokerage firm licensed by the Superintendency of the Securities Market.

Fixed deposit · private bank

USD 750,000

A fixed-term deposit at a private bank holding a general banking license in Panama.

Key requirement: the investment funds must come from abroad. The authorities verify their origin, so it is important to plan the transfer with our team from the start.
The path

How to obtain residency

Step 1

Investment

Make the chosen investment in Panama with funds coming from abroad.

Step 2

First trip

Appear before Immigration and receive your temporary resident card.

Step 3

Permanent residency

Granted within up to 30 business days. Return to Panama to collect your permanent card.

Step 4

After 5 years

From the date permanent residency is granted, the investment may be sold or withdrawn.

Documents

Requirements

  • Valid passport, with at least 6 months of validity.
  • Valid national ID, with at least 6 months of validity.
  • Criminal record certificate with apostille (valid for 3 months).
  • Dependents: apostilled marriage or birth certificate, and the spouse's criminal record.
End-to-end service

What FARO handles

  • Company formation and bank account opening.
  • Property search and secure purchase.
  • Filing of documents with Immigration.
  • Resident card and Electoral Tribunal ID (cédula).
  • Transportation in Panama during the process.
Who will assist you

Service in your language

We work in Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian and French. Our team supports you from the very first call, together with FARO's immigration attorneys in Panama.

30+ yearsof experience
3 officesPanama, Dubai and Lugano
Annabelle Villamariona
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Annabelle Villamariona

Sales & Marketing Manager
Josie Ben Rubi
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Josie Ben Rubi

Managing Partner
Luisa Ervolino
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Luisa Ervolino

Business Development · Brazil
Luca Sandoli
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Luca Sandoli

Managing Partner
Other residency options

Other visas

50+ countries

Friendly Nations

For citizens of more than 50 countries, including Brazil, the United States, Canada, France and Spain.

  • Property or time deposit from USD 200,000
  • or a job offer
  • 2 years provisional, then permanent
See details →Retirees

Pensionado

For those receiving a lifetime pension. No minimum or maximum age.

  • Pension from USD 1,000 a month
  • or USD 750 + a USD 100,000 property
  • Discounts and benefits
See details →Italian citizens

Panama–Italy

Permanent residency for Italians thanks to the treaty between both countries.

  • 3 to 6 months on average
  • No minimum property investment
  • The best Plan B program for Italians
See details →
Frequently asked questions

Your questions

Can I include my family?

Yes. Your spouse and minor children can be included as dependents. We tell you which documents each one needs.

How long must I hold the investment?

At least five years from the date permanent residency is granted. After that you may sell or withdraw it.

Can the investment be held by a company?

Yes. It can be made in your own name or through a Panamanian company or foundation, which FARO can set up for you.

How many times do I need to travel to Panama?

Usually twice: once to file the application and receive the temporary card, and again to collect the permanent resident card.

Why does the origin of funds matter?

It is the main criterion for this visa: the funds must come from abroad, and documents proving the transfer must be submitted. We plan it with you before you invest.

Case assessment

Let's talk about your investment

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The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements and amounts may change under Panamanian regulations. Always confirm current conditions with our team.