Creation of the subcategory of Permanent Resident as a Qualified Investor

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The Ministry of Public Security of the Republic of Panama created within the category of permanent resident for economic reasons, the subcategory of Permanent Resident as a Qualified Investor.

This subcategory, whose basic requirement is to invest the sum of US $ 500,000.00 in the Republic of Panama, aims to promote foreign investment in Panama through various mechanisms, while providing novel advantages to those foreigners who want to apply for this residence .

Through this decree, permanent residence is assigned in a single stage to applicants (foreigners) who make investments for a minimum amount of $ 500,000.00 from a foreign source, personally or through a legal entity.

What is required to request the Permanent Residence Permit as a Qualified Investor?

there are four options:

1. For Real Estate Investment Reason.

2. For Real Estate Investment Reason by means of a promise of sale contract.

3. For reasons of investments made through a Brokerage House with a license approved by the Superintendency of the Securities Market of Panama.

4. For Investment Reason in Fixed Term Deposit in the Banking Sector.

It is a requirement that the investment be held for a minimum period of five (5) years. Failure to do so will result in the  cancellation of permanent residence.

Foreigners who want to apply for this visa can do so through a special representative.

Those foreigners who, since the beginning of the validity of this decree, have been pending with a procedure or have initiated requests for Provisional Permit of Permanence in quality of Own Economic Solvency for Investment in Real Estate,  may request the modification of immigration status.

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Written by Carla Borges

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