PA · Residency by Investment/Employment

Friendly Nations Visa

Panama's flagship pathway. Permanent residency in 2 years, no tax on foreign income, USD economy.

Min income

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Processing

90-180 days

Duration

24 months

Leads to residency

Yes

Citizenship eligible

After 5 yrs

Requirements

What you'll need

01Real estate ($200k)
02OR fixed deposit ($200k)
03OR Panamanian employment
04Citizen of 50 friendly nations
05Clean record

Where you can use it

Cities in PA

Panama City

USD economy, no tax on foreign-source income, and the famous Friendly Nations Visa pathway. Modern, US-adjacent feel.

Source

Panama Servicio Nacional de Migración

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Last verified Jun 18, 2026View official page →

Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the official source above, or consult a licensed immigration attorney before applying.