Panama Qualified Investor Visa Program
Panama Qualified Investor Visa Program
Located at the crossroads of the Americas, Panama offers a stable and business-friendly environment for real estate investment and long-term residency.
The Panama Qualified Investor Visa Program allows investors to obtain permanent residency by purchasing real estate in Panama with a minimum value of USD 300,000. Within four months, the main applicant and eligible family members across three generations may receive permanent resident status.
The investment property may be sold after five years without restriction on the buyer group, and doing so does not impact the residency status of the visa holders.
Time to citizenship
5 years
Residency requirement
No residency requirements
Visa-free travel
147 countries and regions
Taxation
Territorial Tax System
Passport rank
29th in the world
Established time
Program launched in 2020
Application Requirement
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The Main Applicant must be at least 18 years old;
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Purchase of real estate in Panama for more than $300,000; and
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Applicants over 18 years old must provide a certificate of no criminal record from the country of their nationality.
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Prime Location: Two income-generating, fully furnished properties in Panama City’s UNESCO Old Town, 500m from multinational offices (Huawei, Samsung, L’Oréal), ensuring strong corporate rental demand.
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Guaranteed Returns: 5-year leaseback with 3% net annual return (developer-covered maintenance) and surplus profit sharing; projected rental yields up to 7.94%.
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Affordable Entry: Prices start at $2,600/m² (vs. $4,000–5,000/m² in nearby areas), offering premium rental terms at local pricing.
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Growth Potential: Revitalizing historic district enhances capital appreciation prospects in Panama’s thriving real estate market.
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Unique Structure: Rare leaseback model combines security (guaranteed income) and upside (performance-based surplus).
Program Benefits
Efficient processing for Permanent Residency
As mandated by the immigration Bill, immigration applications must be processed within 30 working days. Globevisa clients benefit from getting PR for three generations in as little as four months, all in one step. (“Three generations” refers to the main applicant's parents, legal spouse, and children under 25 years old.)
High success rate
With an official approval rate of 99.3%, our partner law firms ensure an even higher success rate of close to 100%.
Pathway to Citizenship
After 5 years of holding a permanent residence card, you can be naturalized and get a passport, which is visa-free for 147 countries and regions, and you can apply for E2 to go to the US.
