Permanent Residency
When Buying Real Estate in Panama
Qualified Investor Permanent Residency Program Panama
Obtaining Qualified Investor Permanent Residency Status

Permanent Residency Program at a glance
Immediate Permanent Residency in Panama for you, your spouse, your dependents, including parents who require your full support.
If you invest in one of the following:
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Real Estate - minimum USD$300,000: you can invest in both available real estate and real estate in the planned pre-construction or also planned/under construction, if the project is unfinished, and your deposit placed in an escrow account.
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Investments in the Panama Stock Market - minimum USD$500,000: must be invested for at least five years.
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Government Social Fund - minimum USD$500,000: non-refundable, to be paid into a program such as the Social Security and poverty alleviation programs.
The Real Estate current USD$300,000 minimum is for a limited time; the minimum will be raised in the next three years to USD$500,000.
Ask us
How can I apply for Qualified Investor Permanent Residency in Panama?
Bolt will provide you with the name and contact information of a Panama Immigration Lawyer, who will provide you advice and assist you in completing your application to obtain the Qualified Investor Permanent Residency Status for you, your spouse and qualified dependents.
Which countries are restricted from applying for Qualified Investor Permanent Residency Status?
Is Panama a safe country?
How much do I need to invest into Panama Real Estate to obtain Qualified Investor Permanent Residency Status?
Can I sell my investment property after obtaining my Permanent Residency Status?
Does my Permanent Residency Status allow me to work in Panama?
Can I bring my family with me?
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Children below 18 years of age -
Children between 18 and 25 should provide certification of enrollment from an education center on a regular basis, an affidavit stating he/she depends economically on you, and certification that he/she is not married. -
Marriage certificate for you and your spouse -
Relatives with a disability (parent) that is economically dependent on you
What is the minimum stay in Panama to maintain my Permanent Residency Status?
What is the procedure for obtaining Qualified Investor Permanent Residency Status for myself and my dependents?
During the application process, your immigration lawyer will complete with you the applications, you will not have to visit Panama, but you will have to visit a Panama Embassy or Consular office to complete the process, where you live and reside. The Immigration Lawyer will assist you through the entire process.
What are the steps & qualifications to obtain Qualified Investor Permanent Residency Status?
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A criminal history background check (police record) apostilled or duly authenticated by the respective Panama Embassy or Consulate -
Passport and second I.D. -
Five (5) passport size photos -
Spouse: Marriage certificate apostilled or authenticated by the respective Panama Embassy or Consulate -
Adult Child: A certification from the relevant authority in your country confirming they are not married. This certificate must be apostilled or authenticated by the respective Panama Embassy or Consulate. Also, certification from the university where the dependent is enrolled (to be done in Panama and for which secondary school or undergraduate diplomas are needed) -
Certification of the public registrar office that confirms the ownership of the real estate investment -
Confirmation that the initial funds were transferred from overseas: Bank statement, swift confirmation, etc. -
You will need to provide 2 certified cheques to government institutions, issued by a Panamian bank, the amount of these cheques will be provided to you by your Immigration Lawyer -
Original medical examination report from a certified medical doctor for you and each dependent. If you are in Panama at the time of application, this will have to be a Panama certified doctor -
Declaration forms for you, your spouse, and each dependent -
Letters of responsibility from the main applicant (you) and for each dependent -
Official translations signed by a licensed public translator from Panama (arranged by the Immigration Lawyer)
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Legal Fees: the average Immigration Lawyer legal fees range from USD$3,000 to USD$6,000 for you based on your being qualified meeting the above requirements. This is paid by Bolt if you purchase the property from a Bolt Agent -
Bolt can provide assistance to help introduce you to a Panama Bank to open accounts
When can I get citizenship and a Panamanian passport?
Once you get the Permanent Residency Status card, you may apply for naturalization after 5 years. The application needs to be submitted to the Ministry of Government and Justice and it can take between 6 months to one year.