Panamá Residency by Investment: The Definitive GLP Step-By-Step Process
Acquiring permanent residency in a foreign jurisdiction requires absolute clarity, administrative precision, and bulletproof legal compliance. Panama's Qualified Investor and government-backed investment frameworks offer one of the fastest, most reliable pathways to legal second residency in the Western Hemisphere.
Through Government Land and Property (GLP), international investors can acquire certified luxury real estate assets while navigating a streamlined, five-phase migration process designed to protect capital and guarantee approval efficiency.
5. RESIDENCY APPLICATION
Your attorney files the application. One visit for biometrics.
Choose from 8+ exclusive projects. Minimum investment US$300,000.
2. PROPERTY SELECTION
Review your investment goals with a specialised GLP advisor.
1. INITIAL CONSULTATION
4. ACQUISITION
Formalise the purchase with integrated legal and financial assistance.
3. LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
Prepare documents with support from a Panamanian attorney coordinated by GLP.
6. APPROVAL
Permanent residency in 30–45 days, valid for your entire family.
Investment requirements
- Minimum US$300,000 in Panamanian real estate (multiple GLP properties can be combined).
- Investment held for a minimum of five years.
- Financing allowed if at least US$300,000 of own funds is registered in the purchase.
Documents you will need
- Valid passport and passport photos.
- Criminal-background check.
- Proof of the real estate investment (public deed).
- Birth and marriage certificates (if including family).
- Representation by an authorized Panamanian attorney—coordinated by GLP.
Timeline & stay requirements
Approval typically takes 30–45 business days. There is no minimum-stay requirement; you only need to visit Panamá once every two years to keep residency active. After five years you may apply for Panamanian citizenship.
SEE WHY PANAMA IS A LEADING RESIDENCY DESTINATION, OR SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR TO BEGIN.
Legal basis: Executive Decree 722 of 2020, Qualified Investor Programme, Republic of Panamá. Process coordinated by GLP with licensed Panamanian immigration attorneys. Last updated 2026-07-04.
How to Get Permanent Residency in Panamá by Investment
The Qualified Investor Programme (QIP), created by Executive Decree 722 of 2020, grants permanent residency from a US$300,000 real-estate investment. GLP guides you through all six steps.
Quick answer: Invest US$300,000+ in qualifying Panama real estate, submit documents through a Panamanian attorney, complete one biometric visit, and receive permanent residency in 30–45 days — for you and your family.
