The Panama Qualified Investor Visa for Russian citizens offers long-term residency in one of Latin America’s most attractive countries and a global hub. Russians who invest in the country can get Panama permanent residency.
To qualify, Russian applicants must choose one of three investment routes, including real estate investment, a bank deposit, and investing in the Panamanian stock market. The minimum investment required is $300,000.
- Panama Qualified Investor Visa overview for Russians
- Benefits of the Qualified Investor Visa for Russian citizens
- Qualified Investor Visa requirements for Russian investors
- Application process for Russians applying for the Qualified Investor Visa
The program starts with a minimum investment of $300,000, and Russian investors can complete the program’s fast processing time of 30 days with assistance from specialized investment migration firms like Global Citizen Solutions, which offers Russian-speaking migration experts to manage the entire process.
- Permanent residence visa: Russian investors gain immediate permanent residency upon visa application approval.
- Fast processing: The application process through a licensed Panamanian immigration lawyer takes just 30 to 60 days.
- Minimal physical presence requirement: There is no requirement to live in Panama to obtain a permanent residency visa, and maintaining the visa requires visiting just once every two years.
- Tax planning: Ranking second for tax optimization in the Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report, Panama is one of the top countries with no income tax on foreign income. It is also tax-friendly for business, with tax-free foreign income for international companies registered in the country.
- Family inclusion: Russian applicants can get a Permanent residency permit for their spouse and children.
- Citizenship eligibility: Russian citizens can qualify for dual citizenship and a Panama passport after five years of holding a Qualified Investor Visa.
The primary requirements for Russians to apply for permanent residence permits through the Qualified Investor Visa:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a clean criminal record
- Have a legal source of foreign funds
- Maintain the investment for at least five years
Investment Options
Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa offers the following three qualifying investments:
1. Real estate investment
Purchase Panama real estate valued at least $300,000. The property must be clear of legal or financial restrictions, and the investment must be held for at least five years.
2. Stock exchange investment.
Invest at least $500,000 in the Panama stock exchange through a brokerage firm licensed to sell the Panamanian stock market shares.
3. Fixed-term deposit
Maintain a deposit of $750,000 in a Panama-licensed bank for at least five years.
Government fees
Along with the required investment, the main applicant must pay government fees to complete the application process.
- Application fee: $5,000 paid to the National Treasury of Panama.
- Repatriation deposit: $5,000 paid to the Servicio Nacional de Migración de Panamá (Panama National Immigration Service).
- Dependents: $2,000 per qualifying dependent for the application fee and repatriation deposit.
For Russian applicants, the Qualified Investor Visa application processed by a licensed Panama immigration law firm typically takes around 30 days from submission to issuing a permanent residency visa. After the application has been approved and the investment is finalized, the process is complete once approved applicants travel to Panama to collect their permanent residency permit.
Global Citizen Solutions is a boutique migration consultancy firm that helps individuals find the right residency or citizenship by investment program to achieve their goals of becoming global citizens.
With offices worldwide and an experienced, multilingual team, we have supported hundreds of clients in securing citizenship, residence visas, and property investments, while helping them diversify their portfolios.
For Russian nationals, we offer dedicated support through our Russian-speaking consultants, ensuring clear communication and guidance every step of the way. We understand the unique challenges Russian citizens face in today’s landscape, and our team provides personalized guidance in line with international compliance practices, prioritizing programs with dual citizenship opportunities and simplified banking requirements.
At Global Citizen Solutions, we go beyond application assistance, offering comprehensive, localized support to help you achieve your long-term residency, citizenship, and investment goals with confidence.