A Gateway for Global Investors Seeking Residency and Mobility in Panama

Panama has officially launched its Golden Visa program under Law 493 of October 28, 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 30397-A.
The new law amends Law 32 of 2013, empowering the Panama Passport Authority to issue a special Panamanian passport to foreigners who hold permanent residency as qualified investors.

This initiative positions Panama among the most attractive countries in Latin America for foreign investors, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs seeking residency by investment and global mobility.

🌎 What Is the Panama Golden Visa?

The Panama Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that allows foreign investors to obtain permanent residency and a special Panamanian passport.
It’s part of Panama’s strategy to attract international capital, stimulate real estate and financial investment, and strengthen its reputation as a safe and stable destination for investors.

Key features:

• A special Panamanian passport issued to qualified investors with permanent residency.
• Grants greater travel flexibility and international recognition.
• Simplifies visa and residency processes for investors and their families.
• Reinforces Panama’s position as a financial and investment hub in the Americas.

💼 Who Qualifies for the Panama Golden Visa?

To apply, foreigners must already hold permanent residence under the Qualified Investor category, which can be obtained through one of the following investment routes:

1. Real Estate Investment – Purchase of property in Panama for a minimum value established by executive decree.
2. Investment in Panama’s Stock Market – Through licensed brokerage firms.
3. Fixed-Term Bank Deposits – In authorized Panamanian banks.

After obtaining permanent residency, qualified investors can request the special passport from the Panama Passport Authority, in coordination with the National Immigration Service.

🛂 Benefits of the Special Investor Passport

The Panama Investor Passport (created by Law 493) does not grant citizenship, but offers a set of privileges and recognitions for foreign residents:

• Enhanced global mobility and international recognition.
• Official endorsement by the Panamanian government in consular procedures.
• Simplified administrative and immigration services.
• Reaffirmed investor status when dealing with public or private institutions.

For many investors, it serves as a prestigious identity document reflecting Panama’s strong economy and investor-friendly policies.

⚖️ Legal Framework: Law 493 of 2025

Law 493 of October 28, 2025 amends Law 32 of 2013, granting the Panama Passport Authority new powers to issue this special passport for qualified investors.
Its objective is to recognize the economic and social contribution of foreign investors and to promote Panama as a long-term residency and investment destination supported by strong legal stability

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🌴 Why Choose Panama for Residency and Investment

Panama offers one of the most appealing investment climates in the Americas, with a combination of:

• Political and economic stability.
• Strong banking and financial systems.
• Excellent air connectivity to North and South America.
• Tax advantages and territorial taxation system.
• Multiple visa and residency programs for investors, retirees, and professionals.

Compared to Europe’s Golden Visas, Panama provides a faster, more affordable, and business-oriented path to residency and global mobility.

🏢 Official Source

This information is based on Law 493 of October 28, 2025, published in the Official Digital Gazette No. 30397-A, pages 6 to 8.
You can verify the official publication here:
👉 www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/validar-gaceta