Below is a summary of the different Visa and Residency programs available in Panama. If you want to watch any specific show, just click the link.
| Visa Program | Basic Requirement | Benefits |
| Self-economic solvency 'Person of means' | One of these options:
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The program grants an initial 2 years of temporary residence and also the right to process the application to obtain Permanent Residence, plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years. |
| Retired (Pensioner) | Retired (Pensioner) The applicant must receive a Pension (private or public) of $1,000/month (+US 250 for each dependent) | Permanent Residence, tax-free car/home and senior discounts, plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years. |
| Reforestation investor (Option 1) | Reforestation Investor applicant must invest 100K in a reforestation plantation field |
The program grants an initial 2 years of temporary residence and also the right to process the application to obtain Permanent Residence, plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years.
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| Reforestation investor (Option 2) | Reforestation Investor applicant must invest 350K in a reforestation plantation field | Immediate permanent residence with the option of a work permit, plus the right to opt for Panamanian nationality and passport after 5 years. |
| Qualified Investor | Requires an investment of US$500K in real estate/securities or US$750K in term deposit in a local bank. Any option must be held for a minimum of 5 years. | Grants immediate permanent residence status plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years. |
| friendly country | Requires an economic asset through the purchase of real estate of no less than US$ 200K or the constitution of a term deposit for US$ 200K for 3 years in a Panamanian bank, or the professional link by having a formal employment contract with a company authorized in Panama and conditional on obtaining a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor. The applicant must come from one of the countries listed as a “friendly country” | The program grants an initial 2 years of temporary residence and also the right to process the application to obtain Permanent Residence, plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years. |
| Job vacancies | The applicant must be an employee of a company within 10% of 15% (technicians or executives) of the Panamanian payroll. | The program grants an initial 2 years of temporary residence and work permit and also the right to process the application to obtain Permanent Residence, plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years. |
| Free Zone Investor | Applicant to invest in free zone zones or call centers. The amount of the investment varies depending on the free trade zone. | The program grants an initial 2 years of temporary residence and also the right to process the application to obtain Permanent Residence, plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years. |
| Professional activities | Professional Activities The applicant must have a university degree for a professional activity not restricted by Panamanian laws. | The program grants an initial 2 years of temporary residence and also the right to process the application to obtain Permanent Residence, plus the right to opt for Panamanian Nationality and Passport after 5 years. |
Citizens of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, please note that the Panama Immigration Office may include your country on a Restricted Countries List subject to Special Requirements. For more information, please click here . For further information, please contact us.
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