Panama runs two well known investor routes. The Friendly Nations route is not open to Nigerian citizens, but the Qualified Investor route is open to all nationalities, so Nigerian investors can still apply.
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.
The Friendly Nations Visa is open only to nationals of a set list of countries. Nigeria is not on that list as of June 2026, so Nigerian citizens cannot use the Friendly Nations route.
The Qualified Investor route, by contrast, is open to all nationalities, so Nigerian citizens can apply through it. Confirm the current country list and rules with the official authority.
The Qualified Investor route grants permanent residency in return for a larger qualifying investment. As of June 2026 the published minimum is 300,000 US dollars, for example in real estate, securities through the Panama stock exchange, or a fixed bank deposit held for the required period.
Because the Friendly Nations route is closed to Nigerian nationals, plan around the Qualified Investor figures. Confirm the current minimum and accepted assets with the official authority.
The Qualified Investor route is designed to grant permanent residency quickly once the file is complete. Confirm current timelines with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment, applicants meet government and legal fees and the usual transaction costs. Treat any number as indicative until the official authority confirms it.
| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Investor, real estate | 300,000 US dollars | Held for the required period |
| Qualified Investor, securities or deposit | 300,000 US dollars | Through the Panama stock exchange or a fixed bank deposit |
| Friendly Nations route | Not available to Nigerian nationals | Nigeria is not on the eligible country list as of June 2026 |
| Government and legal fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority and your professional |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Migration Service of Panama publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. Nigeria is not on the Friendly Nations country list as of June 2026, so that route is not open to Nigerian nationals. Confirm the current list with the official authority.
Yes. The Qualified Investor route is open to all nationalities. As of June 2026 the published minimum is 300,000 US dollars. Confirm the current figure with the official authority.
Panama allows naturalisation after a qualifying period of permanent residency under separate rules. Confirm 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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