Panama offers more than one investor residency route, overseen by the National Immigration Service. One popular route, the Friendly Nations visa, is limited to a published list of countries, and Lebanon is not on it. Lebanese nationals can still use the Qualified Investor route. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Lebanese nationals cannot use the Friendly Nations visa. That route is restricted to a published list of roughly fifty countries, and Lebanon is not included. Lebanese citizens are, however, eligible for the Qualified Investor route, which is open to applicants of any nationality who make a larger qualifying investment.
For the Qualified Investor route, approval rests on the size and source of the investment and standard checks. Confirm the live country list and the current rules with the National Immigration Service.
The Friendly Nations visa offers a lower entry point but is limited by nationality and is not open to Lebanese citizens. The Qualified Investor route is open to all nationalities and asks for a larger investment, which can take the form of real estate, a fixed bank deposit or a securities portfolio. Confirm the live routes and amounts with the official authority before committing any money.
Panama residency processes vary with the route and file. The Qualified Investor route is designed to move quickly once the investment is in place. Confirm current processing times with the National Immigration Service.
The figures below focus on the route available to Lebanese nationals. They are investment amounts, with government and legal fees on top. Confirm the current minimums with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Investor route (open to Lebanese) | From USD 300,000 | Real estate, a fixed bank deposit or a securities portfolio. Confirm the current minimum and approved forms |
| Friendly Nations route | Not available to Lebanese nationals | Limited to a published country list that does not include Lebanon |
| Government and legal fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and related fees apply |
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. The Friendly Nations visa is limited to a published list of countries and Lebanon is not on it. Lebanese nationals can instead use the Qualified Investor route. Confirm the current country list with the official authority.
It is a residency route open to any nationality in return for a larger qualifying investment, such as real estate, a fixed bank deposit or a securities portfolio. Confirm the current minimum with the National Immigration Service.
Residency can open a later path to naturalisation under separate rules and timelines. Confirm the current requirements 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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