Panama Self Economic Solvency Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇵🇦 Panama
Program
Self Economic Solvency Visa
Local Name
Visa de Solvencia Económica Propia
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Investment-based residency for those who deposit $300,000 in a Panamanian bank, purchase real estate of equivalent value, or combine both. Open to all nationalities.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank deposit | USD 300,000 | $300,000 | 3yr | Yes | Optional |
| Real estate | USD 300,000 | $300,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
25
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial Tax System
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
2 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
No
Local Representative
Required
📝 NOTES
Open to all nationalities unlike the Friendly Nations Visa. Investment increases by $2,000 per dependent. Bank deposit must be fixed-term for at least 3 years. Real estate must be equity (mortgages do not count). Can combine bank deposit + real estate to reach $300,000 total. Funds must come from abroad. No work permit, but can own and operate a business.
📋 ALSO IN PANAMA
Panama also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Short-Term Visa for Remote Workers (digital nomad visa)