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Residence by Investment
Residence by Investment

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Immediate permanent residency from day one — no temporary stages, 0% tax on all foreign-sourced income, 30-day processing, and only one visit to Panama every two years to maintain lifetime status.

30-Day Processing
Key Metric
Immediate PR
Processing Time
USD 300,000
Minimum Investment
Overview

Programme Overview

The Panama Qualified Investor Visa, originally established under Executive Decree No. 722 and seamlessly extended through 2026 under Executive Decree No. 193, stands as the most efficient and robust gateway to immediate permanent residency in the Americas. Positioned as a premier global logistics, maritime, and financial epicenter, Panama operates a highly stable, completely dollarized economy anchored by the strategic Panama Canal and a secure international banking center. Administered by the National Migration Service, this Red Carpet visa programme allows qualified global investors to bypass the multi-year temporary stages common in other jurisdictions — combining immediate permanent residency from day one with a territorial tax system and a passive route to eventual citizenship.

Benefits

Key Advantages

Ⅰ
Immediate Permanent Residence from Day One
Skip the standard multi-year temporary permits. Upon initial administrative approval, applicants are immediately issued a lifetime Permanent Resident Card (Cedula).
Ⅱ
Zero In-Country Relocation Mandates
There is no minimum annual day-count; you and your family are only required to visit Panama once every two years for a single day to maintain your permanent status.
Ⅲ
Ironclad Territorial Tax Haven
Panama operates a strict territorial tax system, meaning the government imposes 0% tax on any foreign-sourced income, corporate dividends, or capital gains generated outside Panamanian territory.
Ⅳ
Frictionless High-Velocity Processing
Complete application dossiers are systematically vetted and officially approved within 30 days of formal submission.
Ⅴ
A Passive Route to a Tier-1 Passport
Maintaining your underlying asset for the required 5-year term unlocks direct eligibility to apply for full Panamanian Citizenship, granting visa-free access to over 140 global destinations including the European Schengen Zone and the UK.
Investment Options

Government-Approved Real Estate Pathway

Promotional Window (Until October 2026)
Titled Freehold Real Estate
USD 300,000
Acquisition of titled, freehold real estate within the Republic of Panama — luxury residential apartments, premium commercial spaces, or pre-construction hotel suite equity. The property must be purchased using your own personal equity matching the USD 300,000 minimum. Any purchase value above USD 300,000 may be financed through a local Panamanian mortgage. CRITICAL: This exclusive USD 300,000 threshold is legally scheduled to revert back to USD 500,000 after October 2026, making immediate execution critical for investors seeking maximum capital efficiency.
Hold: 5 years minimum to qualify for citizenship
The Process

How Burbridge Capital
manages your application

1
Compliance Onboarding & Property Selection
Burbridge Capital executes a private preliminary background check. Simultaneously, our real estate advisory division assists you in selecting a fully certified developer unit or commercial asset satisfying the USD 300,000 equity framework.
2
Foreign Capital Routing & Title Registration
The investment capital is wired directly from your international account into a regulated bank escrow or a specialized Panamanian Trust structure. Our legal team formally registers your freehold title deed at the Public Registry of Panama.
3
Formal Digital Submission & Fast-Track Vetting
Our specialized Panamanian attorneys compile your complete immigration file and formally file it with the National Migration Service, along with mandatory state fees.
4
Fast-Track Administrative Approval
The application passes smoothly through state security filters. The government issues your official, written permanent residency approval decree within 30 days of submission.
5
Biometric Visit to Panama City
Upon approval, you and your included family members make a brief, single trip to Panama City. Our local concierge desk accompanies you to the central immigration offices to record your physical biometrics.
6
Card Collection & Lifelong Activation
Your official, physical Permanent Resident Cards (Cedula) are printed and delivered. Your lifetime permanent residency is active. To maintain status passively, your family simply schedules a brief vacation trip to Panama once every two years.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it true that the USD 300,000 real estate investment threshold is temporary?+
Yes. The minimum was lowered from USD 500,000 to USD 300,000 via executive decrees to aggressively capture high-net-worth foreign capital. Under Executive Decree No. 193, this highly competitive USD 300,000 window is legally set to expire in October 2026. Applications submitted after this deadline will face the reverted statutory minimum of USD 500,000, making immediate execution critical.
Can I execute the property purchase through a corporate structure?+
Yes. Panamanian immigration law fully permits the real estate asset to be purchased and held through a local Panamanian corporation (Sociedad Anonima) or a private interest foundation, provided that the primary visa applicant is documented as the 100% ultimate beneficial owner and shareholder of the entity.
What is the explicit process to secure a Panama passport?+
Once you have held your valid, card-backed permanent residence status for exactly five consecutive years, you gain the full statutory right to apply for naturalization and citizenship. You must maintain your underlying USD 300,000 real estate investment for those 5 years, demonstrate basic conversational Spanish proficiency, and pass a basic test covering Panamanian geography, history, and constitutional civil rights.

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