Friendly Nations Visa
A structured route to permanent residency in Panama
The Friendly Nations Visa provides eligible nationals with a two-year temporary residency, followed by the possibility of applying for permanent residency upon satisfying the applicable requirements.
Eligibility may be established through, the establishment of a qualifying business structure, a real estate investment from US$200,000, or a qualifying bank deposit from US$200,000.
Two-year temporary residency • Pathway to permanent residency • Business or investment • Family inclusion
Who it is designed for
Citizens of countries participating in the Friendly Nations program who can establish one of the recognized qualifying bases for residency in Panama.
The principal advantage
The program provides flexibility to establish residency through a Panamanian company structure, a qualifying real estate acquisition, or a qualifying bank deposit, with the possibility of applying for permanent residency following two years of temporary residency.
Qualifying routes
Establishment of a Panamanian company
Real estate acquisition from US$200,000
Qualifying bank deposit from US$200,000
WHY CONSIDER THE FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA
Three pathways to establish residency in Panama
The Friendly Nations Visa offers eligible nationals a choice of qualifying routes through which to establish temporary residency in Panama,
allowing the basis of the application to be aligned with their business interests, investment preferences, and longer-term plans.
WHO THE FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA IS DESIGNED FOR
For international principals, investors, and families establishing a position in Panama
The program is available to citizens of the following 51 jurisdictions designated as Friendly Nations under Panama’s current framework:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay.
International business principals
For entrepreneurs and business owners establishing a Panamanian company structure as part of a broader commercial presence in the country.
Private investors
For investors seeking to align residency with the acquisition of qualifying Panamanian
real estate from US$200,000.
Capital-based applicants
For individuals who prefer a financial route through a qualifying bank deposit from US$200,000, maintained for the prescribed term.
International families
For families considering Panama as part of their longer-term plans, with eligible spouses and dependents able to be included within the residency structure, subject to the applicable requirements.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The Friendly Nations Visa at a glance
The Friendly Nations Visa is designed for eligible nationals who wish to establish residency in Panama through a recognized qualifying basis,
including a Panamanian company structure, qualifying real estate, or a qualifying bank deposit.
| Criterion | Friendly Nations Visa | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | Real estate or bank deposit from US$200,000 | Allows eligible nationals to align residency with a qualifying investment in Panama. |
| Applicant profile | Private investors, entrepreneurs, professionals and international families | Particularly relevant for those establishing a longer-term personal, business, or investment presence in Panama. |
| Business presence | Qualifying Panamanian company structure | Provides a business-oriented basis for individuals establishing a formal commercial presence in Panama. |
| Residency pathway | Two-year temporary residency, followed by the possibility of permanent residency | Creates a structured route toward permanent residency while allowing flexibility in establishing a long-term position in Panama. |
THE RESIDENCY PROCESS
From private consultation to permanent residency
Private eligibility review
We review your nationality, family circumstances, documentation, and objectives to establish whether the Friendly Nations framework is appropriate for your position.
Select the residency basis
We assess the available qualifying routes : Panamanian company structure, real estate, or bank deposit , and determine the appropriate basis for your application.
Manage the temporary residency application
We coordinate the required documentation and manage the submission of your residency application in Panama. Following approval, temporary residency is granted for two years.
Prepare for permanent residency
After the two-year temporary residency period, we review the applicable requirements
and prepare the documentation for your application for permanent residency in Panama.
Next Step
Determine whether Friendly Nations aligns with your position
During a private consultation, we review your nationality, family circumstances, business interests, and preferred residency basis, whether through a Panamanian company structure, qualifying real estate, or a bank deposit.
We then outline the relevant documentation, structure the temporary residency process, and consider
the subsequent pathway toward permanent residency in Panama.
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