Who can apply for this permanent residence permit? Foreigners under the nationality of certain countries, may apply for this permit as long as they work in Panama or manifest their will to invest in Panama and require that the investment be through work and/or the purchase of a real estate property for the amount of US$200,000.00 and/or a fixed term in a bank in Panama, with a general license, for a minimum of three (3) years, for the amount of US$200,000.00.

For your reference, the following is the list of countries that may apply for this migration permit, namely: United Kingdom of Great Britain; Northern Ireland; Federal Rep. of Germany; Rep. of Argentina; Confederation of Australia; South Korea; Rep. of Austria; Federative Rep. of Brazil; Kingdom of Belgium; Canada; Kingdom of Spain; United States of America; Slovak Rep.; French Rep.; Rep. of Finland; Kingdom of the Netherlands; Rep. of Ireland; State of Japan; Kingdom of Norway; Czech Rep.; Swiss Confederation; Rep. of Singapore; Rep. of Oriental Rep. of Uruguay; Rep. of Chile; Kingdom of Sweden; Rep. of Poland; Hungary; Hellenic Rep. of Poland; Hungary; Hellenic Rep. (Greece); Rep. of Portugal; Rep. of Croatia; Rep. of Estonia; Rep. of Lithuania; Latvia; Rep. of Cyprus; Rep. of Malta; Rep. of Serbia; Rep. of Montenegro; Rep. of Israel; State of Israel; Rep. of Montenegro; State of Israel; Kingdom of Denmark; Republic of South Africa; New Zealand; Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; Principality of Liechtenstein; Principality of Monaco; Principality of Andorra; Serenissima Rep. of Marino; Mexico; Paraguay, Peru and Costa Rica.

Can dependants be brought in? Yes. Only spouse, parents and children are considered dependents. The dependent is NOT required to directly prove financial solvency. The principal applicant must demonstrate an additional solvency of US$2,000.00 for each dependent through a bank account.

Note: this category does NOT allow submission from abroad.