Friendly Nations Visa

What do I need to obtain residency in Panama?
How can I become a resident in Panama?
How do I get a Panama residency visa requirements?

America

Argentina
Brasil
Canadá
Chile
Costa Rica
Estados Unidos
México
Paraguay
Perú
Uruguay

Key Benefits:

Option for permanent residency.
Eligibility for a Work Permit in Panama.
Ease of transition to the E-ID card (Cédula E).
Option for Dependents.

Panama consolidates its international openness through preferential Permanent Residency programs for Friendly Nations. This legal category is specifically designed for citizens of states that maintain strategic economic, professional, and investment ties with the Republic of Panama, providing a solid platform for the establishment of capital and the development of professional profiles within the national territory.

Europe

Germany · Andorra · Austria
Belgium · Croatia · Cyprus
Denmark · Slovakia · Spain
Estonia · Finland · France
Great Britain · Greece · Hungary
Ireland · Latvia · Liechtenstein
Lithuania · Luxembourg · Malta
Monaco · Montenegro · Norway
Netherlands · Poland · Portugal
Czech Republic · San Marino · Serbia
Switzerland · Sweden

Asia and Oceania

Australia
South Korea
Hong Kong
Israel
Japan
New Zealand
Singapore

Application Modalities: Residency for Friendly Nations

To access permanent residency through this preferential program, the applicant must prove their link with the Republic of Panama through one of the following three legal pathways:

1. Linkage for Labor Reasons This modality is aimed at foreign professionals who have been formally hired by a legal entity in Panama. To complete the file, it is imperative to provide:

Labor Certification: A job letter on letterhead, duly signed by the employer's legal representative.
Entity Accreditation: Certificate of good standing from the Public Registry and a current Operation Notice (Aviso de Operación) of the hiring company.
Additional Documentation: A copy of the employment contract and compliance with the corresponding social security requirements.

2. Investment in Real Estate Assets The applicant may opt for residency through the acquisition of real estate with a transfer or cadastral value of no less than $200,000.00 USD.

Ownership: The investment can be registered in a personal capacity or through a legal entity, provided the applicant acts as the ultimate beneficial owner.
Equity Evidence: A Certificate from the Public Registry of Panama must be presented to prove ownership and the absence of liens affecting the minimum required amount.

3. Investment by Fixed-Term Deposit This constitutes an expedited route through the opening of a certificate of deposit at a general license banking institution operating within the national territory.

Amount and Permanence: The deposit must be for a minimum capital of $200,000.00 USD and be maintained for an uninterrupted period of three (3) years.
Financial Structure: Similar to the real estate investment, this can be managed in the applicant's name or through a legal entity in which the interested party is the shareholder or ultimate beneficial owner.