Residency through real estate
Reviewed by Hassim Patel Bhana, Managing Partner · Updated
This route gives residency through economic solvency shown with property in Panama. The property must be worth at least $300,000, be free of liens, and be paid for with funds from abroad. You may hold it in your own name or through your company or foundation. It grants provisional residency for two years, then permanent.
Key points
- For investors who buy property in Panama in their own name, or through their company or foundation.
- The property must be worth at least $300,000.
- It must be free of liens.
- It must be paid for with funds that come from abroad.
- It grants provisional residency for two years, then permanent residency.
- Each one must be apostilled, or legalised, in the country that issued it.
- Each one must be translated into Spanish by an authorised public translator in Panama, which the firm coordinates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hold the property through a company?
Yes, in your own name or through your company or foundation.
How is this different from the Qualified Investor visa?
Qualified Investor requires a higher investment certified by MICI and gives permanent residency from the start. This route starts at $300,000 and passes through two years of provisional residency.
Does a mortgaged property qualify?
The property must be free of liens, so a mortgage registered against it is a problem. We check this in the title study before you commit.
How long are my documents valid?
Six months from the date each document was issued, not from the date it was apostilled. That is why we ask you to request them close to filing rather than at the start of your planning.