Establish your economic link with Panama by purchasing real estate with a minimum value of $200,000 USD.
Eligible applicants from countries included on the Friendly Nations list can establish their economic link with Panama by purchasing real estate with a minimum value of $200,000 USD. The property must be titled and registered in the applicant's name.
This investment option is available exclusively to principal applicants who hold citizenship of a country recognized under Panama's Friendly Nations program.
Nationals of countries included on Panama's Friendly Nations list can qualify by purchasing Panamanian real estate that meets the minimum investment requirements established by immigration regulations.
Eligible properties may include:
Residential apartments
Houses and villas
Commercial properties
Offices
Land or lots
This option is often chosen by eligible Friendly Nations applicants seeking residency through ownership of tangible assets and long-term investment exposure within Panama's real estate market.
Applicants should also consider that the real estate acquisition process generally must be completed before filing the immigration application with the National Immigration Service.
Depending on the complexity of the transaction, the property purchase process may require approximately 30 to 90 days before the immigration filing, especially in cases involving:
Due diligence review
Financing structures
Corporate ownership entities
Title verification
Public Registry procedures
International funds transfers
For this reason, applicants are advised to begin the property acquisition process well in advance of their planned immigration timeline.
The applicant must be a citizen of a country included on Panama's Friendly Nations list
Minimum property value: $200,000 USD
Property type: residential, commercial, or land
Title registered in the applicant's personal name, or under a Panama Corporation or Private Interest Foundation where the principal applicant is the sole 100% shareholder or beneficiary, respectively.
Minimum investment amount: $200,000 USD
Government fees: from $1,650 USD
Consider the other available options within the same program
Common questions answered before your consultation.
No. Under the Friendly Nations Visa, the real estate, fixed-term deposit, and employment contract options are separate routes.
If you wish to combine real estate and a fixed-term deposit, you may consider the Economic Solvency Visa, which requires an investment of over USD 300,000.
Applicants must use properly titled real estate that can be verified in Panama's Public Registry. Residential, commercial, or investment properties may be considered, provided they meet the program requirements and have clean title and adequate closing documentation.
Yes. Legal due diligence must confirm ownership, title history, encumbrances, mortgages, tax obligations, the seller's authority, and compliance with the residency requirements. This protects the investor and helps ensure the property can support the immigration application.
Related topic: Property Purchase & Sale Legal Assistance.
Yes. The principal applicant can generally include eligible dependents, including spouse and children, subject to adequate family documentation and compliance with immigration rules. Dependent documentation must be prepared in parallel with the real estate and immigration file and will require certification from a local bank in Panama as proof of economic solvency.
Related topic: Legal Assistance with Bank Account Opening
Yes. The Qualified Investor Visa allows you to apply for direct permanent residency through real estate investment in Panama and, in many cases, the application can be handled remotely, subject to compliance with the applicable legal, documentary, and immigration requirements.
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