Panama Qualified Investor Program
Americas investor residence & visas
Panama's Qualified Investor permanent residence, available for real estate investments from US$300,000.
Information only, not legal or immigration advice. Figures are as published by the official source on the date checked and can change without notice. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs are extra. Confirm every requirement with the official authority and a licensed adviser before you apply or invest.
| Country | Panama |
|---|---|
| Program type | Permanent residence by investment |
| Minimum investment (as published) | US$300,000 (real estate) |
| Investment routes | Real estate from US$300,000 (threshold made permanent by Executive Decree 193 of 15 Oct 2024); other qualifying investment types per MICI |
| Status | Open |
| Government authority | Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI), Panama |
| Investment routes | Real estate Funds, bonds or deposits |
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Facts on this page come from the public source(s) below, last checked 2026-11-07. Details change; always confirm with the official source.
- https://mici.gob.pa/inversionista-calificado/
- https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/storage/gacetas/2024/10/30140_B/GacetaNo_30140b_20241015.pdf
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