Panama runs two main investor routes. One is limited to a published list of friendly nations and the other is open to every nationality. This page explains which one applies to Bangladeshi citizens.
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.
Bangladesh is not on Panama's published list of friendly nations, so the Friendly Nations route is not open to Bangladeshi citizens.
The Qualified Investor route is open to citizens of every country, including Bangladesh, so it is the practical path for most Bangladeshi applicants. Confirm your status with the official authority before you commit any funds.
The Qualified Investor route grants permanent residence based on a qualifying investment in real estate, a fixed term bank deposit, or securities through a licensed Panamanian brokerage. The real estate minimum is reported at USD 300,000 until 15 October 2026 and then USD 500,000, so verify the figure that applies on your filing date.
The Friendly Nations route, set out in Executive Decree 226, is reserved for listed nationalities and is not available to Bangladeshi citizens.
The Qualified Investor route is designed to grant permanent residence quickly once a complete file is filed. A citizenship application may be considered after five years of permanent residence. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The table below sets out the reported qualifying amounts. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm the current numbers with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying real estate, Qualified Investor route | USD 300,000 reported, rising to USD 500,000 from 16 October 2026 | Held for at least five years. Confirm the current figure |
| Fixed term bank deposit option | USD 750,000 reported | Confirm with the official authority |
| Securities option | USD 500,000 reported | Through a licensed Panamanian brokerage |
| Government fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Payable to the National Treasury and immigration |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Immigration Service of Panama (Servicio Nacional de Migracion) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. Bangladesh is not on Panama's friendly nations list, so that route is not open to Bangladeshi citizens. The Qualified Investor route is open to all nationalities.
Panama residence can support a citizenship application after a qualifying period of permanent residence. Approval is discretionary. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
A rise in the real estate minimum has been reported for later in 2026. Check the figure that applies on your filing date 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.
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