Panama
Latin America · Residency by Investment
Panama's Friendly Nations Visa gives you residency with zero ongoing presence. The territorial tax system means your foreign income stays untaxed. Processing takes about 3 months, and you get permanent residency from day one — no renewals.
Best for
Remote workers and investors wanting zero presence with a low-tax base in a USD economy
Highlights
- 0 days minimum stay
- Territorial tax
- Fast processing
- Permanent from day one
Programs
Friendly Nations Visa (FNV) — Real Estate Investment
Min: $200K USD
Friendly Nations Visa (FNV) — Fixed Term Deposit (Bank CD)
Min: $200K USD
Friendly Nations Visa (FNV) — Work Permit from Panama Corporation
Qualified Investor Visa (QIV) — Real Estate Investment
Min: $300K USD
Qualified Investor Visa (QIV) — Securities Investment
Min: $500K USD
Qualified Investor Visa (QIV) — Fixed Term Deposit (Bank CD)
Min: $750K USD
Pensionado Retirement Visa — Lifetime pension or annuity
Min: $1K USD/month income for life
Pensionado Retirement Visa — Lifetime pension or annuity & real estate investment
Min: $750 USD/month income for life
Reforestation Investor Visa — Reforestation Project Investment
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