Panama Residency
Panama's territorial tax system and Friendly Nations Visa make it a top-tier residency for global entrepreneurs.
Who Panama suits
Entrepreneurs who want a territorial-tax base and a strategic hub connecting North and South America.
Nationals of qualifying countries who can use the Friendly Nations Visa via economic ties.
Retirees with a qualifying lifetime pension looking at the well-known Pensionado programme.
Investment routes
Friendly Nations Visa
OpenResidency for nationals of qualifying countries via economic ties such as property, a fixed deposit or local employment. [VERIFY current qualifying-country list and economic-tie thresholds.]
Qualified Investor Visa
OpenFaster residency via a larger qualifying investment in real estate, a fixed-term bank deposit or the securities market. [VERIFY current minimums by sub-route.]
Pensionado (retiree)
OpenResidency for applicants with a qualifying lifetime pension, with no investment route. [VERIFY current minimum monthly pension.]
What you’ll pay
Our service fee is a flat 10% of government cost. Due diligence and biometrics are passed through at cost. Figures are for a single applicant and rise with government fees and additional dependants.
Indicative all-in
from $330,000
Tax considerations
Panama operates a territorial tax system, so foreign-source income is generally outside the Panamanian tax net. Your worldwide position still depends on your other residencies and where you spend time. We coordinate with qualified tax advisers rather than giving tax advice.
Panama: frequently asked
Do I have to live in Panama?
Presence expectations are light for most routes, though keeping ties supports renewal and the path to permanent residency and citizenship. [VERIFY current presence rules.]
Can I include my family?
Yes. Spouses and dependent children are typically included, with dependent parents possible in some cases. [VERIFY current dependant rules.]
How long until citizenship?
Citizenship by naturalisation generally becomes possible after about 5 years of residency, subject to conditions. [VERIFY current timeline.]
Which routes are available?
The Friendly Nations Visa, the Qualified Investor Visa and the Pensionado programme. We confirm the current thresholds for you at qualification.