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In this guide, you’ll learn what the Panama travel passport by investment really is, who qualifies, how to apply, and what it means for your global freedom. This is your legal and practical roadmap, no fluff, no marketing gimmicks, just facts backed by experts in international migration and legal compliance.
There is no direct “passport-for-sale” program in Panama like in some Caribbean nations. Instead, Panama offers a fast-track to permanent residency through investment, which can later lead to citizenship and a passport. This is commonly referred to as “passport by investment,” although the passport comes only after fulfilling naturalization requirements.
Panama is one of the safest and most stable countries in Latin America, both politically and financially. It offers:
To begin the path to a passport, you’ll first need to secure permanent residency through one of Panama’s approved investment routes:
Key benefit: Residency granted within 30 days
You must meet the following conditions to start your investment residency process:
The path to your Panama passport begins with securing permanent residency through investment. This entire process must be handled through a licensed Panamanian immigration lawyer, as required by law. Here’s how it works:
Panama law requires that all foreign applicants go through a local attorney. Your lawyer will guide you through each legal step and handle all filings with immigration authorities.
Select from real estate, fixed deposit, or reforestation — depending on your goals and timeline.
A local account is necessary to fund your investment and demonstrate financial ties to the country.
Your lawyer will help you execute the contracts and provide proof of investment.
All documents, background checks, and investment proofs are submitted through your legal representative.
Under the Qualified Investor Visa, approval can be granted in as little as 30 business days.
Under the Qualified Investor Visa, approval can be granted in as little as 30 business days.
Maintain your legal status in Panama for 3 to 5 years, depending on eligibility.
Once you meet the residency requirement, your lawyer will file your citizenship application and manage the final passport process.
Our team handles all steps, including bank introductions, legal filings, property inspections, and citizenship paperwork.
Warning:The steps outlined above reflect the process carried out exclusively by our attorneys, backed by more than 15 years of experience and a record of 0% visa rejections. Thanks to this expertise, most applications are finalized in just 3 days. Working with traditional firms often results in longer waiting times, and incomplete documentation can significantly increase the risk of delays or even a visa denial.
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This legal path is ideal for:
UK
USA
Canada
You can obtain permanent residency in as little as 30 days, but the passport comes after 5 years of legal residency (3 years if married to a Panamanian). The timeline depends on your chosen route and residency compliance.
Yes. While Panama law requires a renunciation oath during naturalization, it does not enforce it with other governments. So, in practice, Panama allows dual citizenship for most applicants.
Absolutely. You’re not buying the passport directly, you’re investing in Panama, obtaining legal residency, and following the official steps toward citizenship. It’s a fully legal and internationally recognized process.
To begin the legal path to citizenship, you must first invest a minimum of $300,000 in real estate or approved financial instruments to obtain permanent residency. After holding residency and fulfilling the legal stay requirements, you may apply for naturalization and eventually a passport.
While Panama offers a legal path to citizenship by investment, it is not the fastest globally. Countries like Dominica, Saint Lucia, and Vanuatu provide direct citizenship programs within months. Panama requires a residency period first, making it more secure but longer-term.
A standard Panamanian passport costs $190.00. This includes a $90.00 money order payable to the Panamanian Consulate and a second payment made during your appointment with the Panama Passport Authority. The fee applies after you’ve legally acquired citizenship.
