Last Updated: October 13, 2025
Global Retirement Report: Panama
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 19th | 83.65 |
Procedure Index
| 11th | 88.67 |
Citizenship and Mobility Index
| 15th | 88.56 |
Economics Index
| 4th | 98.4 |
Quality of Life Index
| 33rd | 73.81 |
Tax Optimization Index
| 1st | 99.97 |
Safety and Integration Index
| 34th | 74.81 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| Pensionado Visa |
Region
| Central America |
Income Requirements
| $ 1.000,00 |
Processing Time
| 6 months |
Family Member Inclusion
| The main applicant can include spouse or legal partner, minor children and dependent adult children (disabilities, unmarried or full-time student) |
Tax Benefits
| Territorial tax system, No wealth and inheritance tax |
Path to Citizenship
| 5 years |
Dual Citizenship
| Allowed |
Conclusion
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