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Qualified Investor Visa
Permanent residency in Panama
On September 16, 2026, the Government of Panama amended the regulations for obtaining the Qualified Investor Visa. Under Decree No. 17, the entry threshold for new real estate remains unchanged at $300,000.
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Retiring to Panama
Is it worth going?
Have you ever wondered where you would like to spend your later years in comfort? What matters most to you—a warm ocean, cool mountain air, an expat community, or high-quality healthcare? Panama offers all of this.
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Real estate investments
Will they pay off?
Panama’s premium real estate market maintains steady annual growth, driven by its dollar-based economy, rising demand from investors and expatriates, and a consistently growing high-end tourism sector.
About the program
Panama residency through real estate investment
Discover a unique investment opportunity in Panama’s steadily growing premium real estate market, with the added benefit of residency – the option to live in Panama on a permanent basis.
Possibilities
Are you looking for a quiet haven for your retirement?
Would you like to live by the ocean in a warm climate all year round, or are you looking for cooler, mountainous regions with stunning landscapes? Explore the possibilities for comfortable, year-round living in Panama across a variety of climate zones.
On Investments
Invest in luxury at affordable prices right now
We collaborate with Panama’s leading property developers. This gives us access to unique opportunities to purchase premium real estate during the pre-sale phase – that is, before official sales begin.
A qualified investor visa is:
From $300,000
real estate
From $330,000
for a family of 4
45 days
ownership
14 days
residence permit
What buying property in Panama offers
01/ A reliable investment
The stability of Panama’s premium real estate market is rooted in its firm peg to the U.S. dollar, the absence of currency risks, protection against inflation for buyers, and robust legal safeguards for the rights of foreigners.
02/ Tax incentives
Panama’s primary tax benefit is its territorial tax system, under which individuals and legal entities are completely exempt from paying taxes on income earned outside the country.
03/ Financial freedom
Panama is the “Switzerland of Latin America,” home to more than 115 international banks. Purchasing a premium property opens the door to private banking services, premium credit lines, and flexible personal financial management tools.
04/ A reliable Plan B
Advantages: the private property rights of foreigners are equal to those of citizens and are protected by the country’s Constitution; this entails full ownership rather than long-term leasing, an accelerated residency-by-investment program, and no requirement to reside in the country.
05/ Passport in 5 years
If you view your investment as a second home and plan to live in Panama – while also learning the Spanish language and studying the country’s history and culture – then, after five years of holding permanent resident status, you and your family become eligible to obtain a passport through naturalization.
06/ Status for the whole family
Under the “Qualified Investor” program in Panama, the following individuals may obtain permanent residency alongside the main applicant: a spouse, children under 18, children up to 25 years of age who are enrolled as students, and dependent parents.
Get a personalized calculation
Our specialist will contact you to clarify the details and prepare an investment estimate tailored to your specific goals and the composition of your family.
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About Panama
The Republic of Panama is a nation located on the isthmus connecting Central and South America. The Panama Canal—a renowned engineering feat and a vital shipping route—runs through the center of the country, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panama is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its climate is subequatorial—hot and humid. Annual temperature fluctuations are minimal, with average monthly temperatures along the coasts ranging from 25–28°C. Daily temperature variations are between 6–8°C.
Consultation with a Specialist
Submit a request to us, and one of our luxury real estate specialists will get in touch with you to clarify the details and provide consultation on any questions you may have

