Panama residency: frequently asked questions

The Qualified Investor category, real estate option, because the purchase itself is the basis of the application. Confirm the current minimum: verify.

Qualified Investor depends on the size of the investment and is open to any citizenship. Friendly Nations is only for citizens of listed countries and needs an economic or professional tie, with a different investment amount.

Yes. All three routes let you add dependents, with their own requirements and, in some cases, extra amounts.

Permanent residency is one requirement for later applying for naturalization, which has its own conditions (such as years of residence). Verify current naturalization rules. Also check how dual citizenship affects you in your home country.

That depends on what the category requires in terms of your own capital invested. Confirm whether financing is accepted and to what extent.

Generally yes, as long as you keep ownership for the period the rules require.

Selling before the required period can affect your status. Period to confirm in the regulations. Talk to us first.

It depends on the route, the authority's workload and how complete your file is. Official timeframes to confirm with the immigration service. We give you a realistic schedule after reviewing your documents.

Usually at least one to file and give biometrics, and sometimes another to collect your ID card. We tell you exactly what your case needs.

We work with fixed quotes per service: [set fees]. Government costs are itemized separately.

No. The decision always rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is a complete, reviewed file and timely follow-up.

No. We are a private advisory firm. Applications are filed with the National Immigration Service, which is the competent authority.

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