Residency through investment
Panama Pacífico Investor Residency
For those investing risk capital in a company authorized under the Panama Pacífico Special Economic Area regime, whether a new company or an existing, properly registered one.
What it involves
What this category is
A residency permit is granted to foreign nationals who contribute risk capital to a company authorized under the Panama Pacífico regime.
The applicant must hold fully paid shares in their own name and demonstrate control over the invested capital.
Who it is for
- Investors in companies within the Panama Pacífico Special Economic Area.
- Those setting up a new company under that regime.
- Those capitalizing a company already registered within the area.
Key figures
The numbers and timelines that matter
- Minimum investment
- US$250,000 of foreign source in the risk capital of an authorized company
- Ownership
- Fully paid shares in the applicant's name
- Ongoing obligation
- The company must remain active and in good standing throughout the permit's validity
Documentation
Required documents
Every foreign document must be submitted translated into Spanish and legalized through an apostille or Panamanian consular authentication.
- Evidence of the foreign-source investment in the company's risk capital.
- Certification from the Panama Pacífico special agency evidencing the company's existence, standing and authorization.
- Certificate of fully paid shares in the applicant's name.
- Documentation demonstrating control over the invested capital.
- Personal documents: passport, photographs and official forms.
- Apostilled or authenticated criminal record certificate.
How we work
The process, stage by stage
Reviewing the regime
We confirm the company is properly registered and authorized under the Panama Pacífico regime.
Capital contribution
The foreign-source investment is completed and the fully paid shares are issued.
Special agency certification
The certification evidencing the company's existence, standing and authorization is obtained.
Filing and decision
The file is submitted and followed through until the residency permit is issued.
Additional considerations
- Ceasing operations, reducing the financial base or failing to meet local labor obligations may trigger a review of the permit.
The amounts, timelines and requirements on this page summarize the immigration rules in force at the time of review and may change by decree. This information is general, does not constitute legal advice and does not guarantee approval of any application: each case must be assessed individually.
Content reviewed in July 2026
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