This residence status is ideal for persons interested in Living in Panama and requires that the applicant establishes a proven investment for at least US$40,000.00 in Panama, plus employing al least 3 Panamanians.
This immigration program includes applicant, spouse and children under 18. If the visa petition will include dependents, the proven investment must be increased in an additional US$4,000.00 for each dependent.
Once the visa petition is filed, a provisional residence permit, valid for a period of 1 year is granted to the applicants. This provisional residence permit must be renewed three (3) times, for a one-year period each time. At the end of the third one-year period, a permanent residence permit is granted. The permanent residence permit grants the applicant a Panamanian Identification Card and the right to apply for Panamanian Nationality after 5 years.
Requirements to Obtain an Investor's Visa and Residence in Panama
In order to obtain an Investor's Visa, the following documents are required:
Certified check for US$500.00 to the order of "Ministerio de Gobierno y Justicia" of each person over 12 years of age
Affidavit duly signed by each applicant
Police record form the country where the applicant and wife resided for the last two (2) years. Persons under 18 years of age are exempt from this requirement
Four (4) photographs, passport size of each of the members of the family (male applicant must be shown wearing coat and tie)
Good health certificate issued by a local doctor for each member of the family and AIDS test result
Certified check to the order of "TESORO NACIONAL" of US$100.00 for each member of the family regardless of age
Signature of a power of attorney in favour of a qualified Panama law firm, addressed to the Ministry of Government and Justice. We will supply you the form
Letter from the company's accountant attesting about the investment of the applicant. The investment must be higher than US$150,000.00, plus US$4,000 for each dependent
Letter from either Secretary or Treasurer of the company certifying the investment
Valid Passports
Police record issued in the Republic of Panama for applicant and wife
Certification of the Public Registry that credit the following:
Purpose of the Corporation
Capital
Investors' appointment as Director of the corporation
Copy of the Social Security Payroll certifying that the company is operating
Declaration before a Notary certifying the investment
Employer's Social Security payroll (minimum 3 Panamanian)
Social Security Good-Standing Certificate
First tax return
If the applicant for the visa is married and has family, he must obtain and submit the following additional documents:
Marriage certificate
Birth certificate of each child, if any
Responsibility letter
All documents issued outside of the Republic of Panama must be duly legalized by the
Panamanian Consul nearest to their place of issuance.
Once the applicant and his family have been in the Republic of Panama , they have to register at the Immigration Office in Panama .
For this purpose, the following documents are required:
Two (2) photographs passport size for each family member
Original Passports
We only need passports at the moment of filing the documents at the Immigration Office.
Visa Program
Basic Requirement
Benefits
2nd Passport
Open a CD deposit that produce US$ 2,000.00 interests per month.
2nd passport for travel
Permanent residency
Tax free import of a vehicule every 2 years
one-time tax free import of households up to US$ 10K
Discounts on goods and services
The CD deposit must be opened at The National Bank of Panama for a minimum period of 5 years.
Current Interest rate for 5 years: 4%
Self Sufficient Funds
Option 1: Open a CD deposit of US$ 300,000.00 for 3 years in a Panamanian Bank
Permanent residency
Right to opt for Panamanian citizenship
Option 2: Real Estate investment of US$ 300,000.00 (if property value is higher than 300K, petitioner is entitle to obtain a mortgage for the remaining amount)
Option 3:Mix investment: CD deposit and Real estate investment is allowed as long they reach the amount of US$300K
Pensionado
Letter from a government pension entity, private pension administration, mutual funds administration stating that the petitioner receives a monthly pension of US$ 1,000.00 for life
Permanent residency for principals
Right to opt for Panamanian citizenship
Tax free import of a vehicule every 2 years
one-time tax free import of households up to US$ 10K
Discounts on goods and services
If petitioner purchase a Real estate property of US$ 100,000.00 or more , the pension could be of US 750.00
The combine pension of a marriage can be presented as long as they comply with the minimum
amount of US$ 1,000.00
If the pension is paid by a private entity, the petitioner must furnished a letter from the mutual administration, pension funds administration stating that the pension are going to be paid for life
Reforestation
Investment of US$ 80,000.00 or more on his name or through a Panamanian corporation in a reforestation field
Permanent residency
Right to opt for Panamanian citizenship
Large Investor
Required Investment of US$ 160,000.00 through a Panamanian corporation
Permanent residency
Right to opt for Panamanian citizenship
Type of investment: all, excluding activities restricted by Panamanian constitution
Company must be registered at the Social security program
5 Panamanian employees as minimum
In the BusinessPanama Group , we have experienced licensed real estate brokers, lawyers and other professionals to assist you on any business you need.
We offer you a Complete Investor Residence Solution by providing you with the following services:
All Legal and other services for representing you before Panamanian immigration and other authorities and preparing and filing all documents
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