Residency by Investment
Residency by Investment
Panama
Direct permanent residence, in days.
At a glance
The essentials.
Minimum investment
From USD 300,000
Status
Permanent residence
Processing
As little as 30 days
Stay requirement
One visit every two years
Family
Spouse, children, parents
Citizenship
After five years
The opportunity
Direct permanent residence, in days.
Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa grants permanent residence from the outset — frequently within around thirty days, among the fastest anywhere. A territorial tax system means foreign-source income generally sits outside the tax base.
The real estate threshold is USD 300,000, scheduled to rise to USD 500,000 in October 2026, so timing matters. Citizenship may be pursued after five years.
The routes
How the investment is made.
01
Real estate
From USD 300,000 (USD 500,000 from 15 October 2026).
02
Securities
An investment of USD 500,000 in Panamanian securities.
03
Fixed-term deposit
A bank deposit of USD 750,000.
Considered within the whole
A residence is the start of a relationship with a jurisdiction — its tax, its time, its obligations. We weigh each option against where you are taxed, where your wealth sits, and where your family intends to be, so the decision serves the whole picture.
Important information
The basis on which we advise.
The figures shown are minimum qualifying investments and are indicative only. Government charges, due-diligence and processing fees, and professional costs apply in addition, and programme terms, thresholds and benefits are set by the relevant government and change from time to time. Nothing here is an offer or a solicitation.
ORA Black advises on the selection and structuring of these programmes within the whole of your affairs. Regulated financial services, where required, are provided through our partnership with NEBA Private Clients, under the authorisation of the entity licensed to act in the relevant jurisdiction. Advice is given only under a formal engagement, on the basis of your specific circumstances.
Factsheet
The Residency by Investment factsheet.
A considered overview of every programme we advise on, with current entry points and what sets each apart. Tell us where to send it, and we will share it in confidence.
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