Panama offers two routes at very different price points. Here is how the cost picture breaks down, with the figures to confirm with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
On the Friendly Nations Visa a commonly cited route uses a property investment of at least 200,000 US dollars, with employment and business ties as alternatives. The Qualified Investor route has used real estate from 300,000 US dollars, securities from 500,000 US dollars, or a fixed term bank deposit from 750,000 US dollars.
Both routes carry government immigration fees and processing charges set by the National Migration Service, and applicants pay for document legalisation and translation. Confirm the current official fee schedule with the authority.
Residency applications are usually handled by licensed professionals, and their fees vary by route and family size. We do not quote a single figure here. Use the Get Matched route to reach vetted, independent advisors.
Add the qualifying investment, government fees, document costs and professional fees, then keep a margin for the property purchase taxes that apply on the real estate routes. The figures below are indicative and should be confirmed.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly Nations qualifying investment | From 200,000 US dollars | Property route, ties also via employment or business |
| Qualified Investor, real estate | From 300,000 US dollars | Extension of the lower figure, confirm it still applies |
| Qualified Investor, securities | From 500,000 US dollars | Through licensed Panamanian brokers |
| Qualified Investor, bank deposit | From 750,000 US dollars | Fixed term, at least five years |
| Government and professional fees | Confirm with a licensed professional | Vary by route and family size |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Migration Service of Panama (Servicio Nacional de Migracion) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The Friendly Nations Visa generally starts lower than the Qualified Investor route, but it asks for a qualifying tie and is open only to a defined list of nationalities. Confirm your eligibility first.
No. Property routes attract purchase taxes and fees on top of the investment. Budget for these and confirm the current rates.
No. These routes grant residency. Citizenship is a separate later process.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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