Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Panama (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 21st (score: 81.58)
- Procedure: 12th
- Mobility: 22nd
- Tax Optimization: 2nd
- Quality of Life: 22nd
- Investment: 19th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Americas |
Minimum investment threshold | $500,000 |
Year of inception | 2020 |
Visa-free countries | 142 |
Investment options | Investment in real estate (residential or commercial), stock market investments through licensed Panamanian brokers, bank deposits with licensed institutions and company formation and economic activity (under other programs like Friendly Nations Visa) |
Physical presence requirements | Applicants must visit to Panama at least once every 2 years are recommended to maintain residency validity |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include spouse, children under 18, dependent children up to 25 if full time students and dependent parents under certain conditions |
Dual citizenship allowed | No |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after 5 years of continuous residence |
Average processing time | 1-3 months |