Investor Visa in Panama
Multiple residency pathways for international entrepreneurs and investors. Investor Visa, Friendly Nations, SEM and EMMA — the right option depends on your profile.
Business Immigration in Panama
Panama offers multiple residency pathways for international entrepreneurs and investors. The most suitable option depends on your investment level, nationality, and long-term objectives.
All pathways include the ability to reside and work in Panama, with a route to citizenship after a period of residency.
Investor Visa
The investor visa is the most direct option for those who wish to make a significant investment in Panama and obtain permanent residency.
Modalities
- ◆Real estate investment: minimum $160,000 in property
- ◆Fixed-term deposit: minimum $300,000 for 3 years in a Panamanian bank
Benefits
- ◆Permanent residency from the start
- ◆Includes work permit
- ◆Includes spouse and dependents
- ◆Route to citizenship after 5 years
Estimated total cost: $5,500–$8,000 (legal fees and procedures) + investment.
Friendly Nations Visa
The most popular visa for entrepreneurs from countries with friendly diplomatic relations with Panama. Does not require a fixed minimum investment.
- ◆Available to citizens of 50+ countries (including the U.S., Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, UK, Germany, France, and more)
- ◆Requires economic activity in Panama — either as a business owner or employee
- ◆No fixed minimum investment — the company can be newly formed
- ◆Grants permanent residency
- ◆Faster process: 3–6 months
SEM / EMMA Visa
Special visas for executives and key employees of companies operating under the SEM (Multinational Headquarters) or EMMA (Multinational Manufacturing) regimes.
- ◆Expedited process — significantly faster than regular visas
- ◆Includes spouse and dependents
- ◆Tied to the company — not a personal visa
- ◆Work permit included from day one
Learn more about the SEM and EMMA regimes on our Investment Incentives page.
How We Coordinate Your Process
We integrate the immigration process with your company incorporation and bank account opening — all in a single coordinated workflow.
- ◆Free initial assessment of your case and profile
- ◆Connection with specialized immigration lawyers
- ◆Case tracking at every stage
- ◆Coordination with company setup and bank account opening
- ◆Everything integrated into a single process with one point of contact
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Tell us your case. A managing partner will respond within 24 hours.