15, 2020, created the category of Qualified Investor. The visa grants permanent residence in the country and can be requested by foreigners who invest the minimum sum between US$500,00.00 and US$750,000.00 (from foreign source). Foreigners, through their attorneys, may initiate the residency application process without necessarily having entered the country, with the commitment that once the Applicant arrives in Panamanian territory, completes the affiliation process to be able to issue any Migration Identity card. The procedure will be handled by a special office (Single Window), designed to deal with these requests within a period of thirty (30) business days. QUALIFIED INVESTOR VISA
Deposit in Banking Sector Due to investment through a brokerage house with a license approved by the Superintendence of Stock Market of Panama US$ 750,000.00 US$ 500,000.00
of Attorney • Four (4) flesh-size photos • Full copy of the Passport duly registered and Authenticated by a Public Notary • Non-criminal record from the country of origin or residence of applicant • Good health certificate issued in Panama • Affidavit of personal background.
of B/. 5,000.00 to the National Treasury • Payment of B/. 5,000.00 to the National Immigration Authority * The Foreigner who requests Residency under this category before October 15, 2022, may benefit from a reduction of US$200,000.00 in the required real estate investment. *Additional requirements shall be requested in case of dependents (spouse and children).
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Nations Own Solvency Qualified Investor Work Permission Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Tax on Foreign Income No No No No No Min. Investment in USD 0,00 100.000,00 200.000,00 300.000,00 500.000,00 – 750.000,00 Asset(s) min. Income of 36.000,00 p.a. Reforest Project Real Estate or Job- Contract Real Estate and/or Bank Deposit Real Estate, Bank Deposit Min. Time Invested Guarantees/Financing No No No No No Government Fees Nat. Treasury Paymt. 0,00 250,00 250,00 5.000,00 Immigr.-Service Paymt. 250,00 800,00 800,00 5.000,00 Provisional Residency Yes Yes Yes Yes No Time to permanent Residence No 2 years 2 years 2 years 30 days Time to Citizenship (after permanent Residence) No 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years