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Panama's $300,000 Residency Route Explained

How Panama's qualified investor visa lets you secure permanent residency through a $300,000 real estate purchase, bank deposit, or securities investment.

7/12/20261 min read

city buildings near body of water under blue sky during daytime
city buildings near body of water under blue sky during daytime

Panama remains one of the most accessible paths to Latin American residency for foreign investors. Under Executive Decree 193, the qualified investor visa allows applicants to obtain permanent residency through a real estate purchase of at least USD 300,000, an option that has been extended through 2026.

Beyond real estate, applicants can also qualify by investing in a fixed-term bank deposit or a portfolio of Panamanian securities at the same threshold. Processing is comparatively fast, residency is granted without a minimum stay requirement, and the program allows investors to include a spouse and dependents on the same application.

For clients relocating a business alongside their residency, Panama's territorial tax system is a further draw: income earned outside Panama is generally not taxed locally, which matters for entrepreneurs who continue to run operations elsewhere in Latin America or in the UAE.

At The Azur, we manage the full process end to end - from selecting a qualifying property or investment vehicle, to preparing documentation, to representing clients through approval. If Panama's $300,000 route fits your relocation or diversification plans, get in touch and we'll map out the timeline and costs specific to your situation.