Friendly Nations Visa (Permanent Residence for nationals of friendly countries) (Residencia para Nacionales de Países Amigos)
Friendly Nations Visa (Permanent Residence for nationals of friendly countries) is a residence route in Panama (Investor / golden visa). One of: US$200k Panamanian real estate (personal/company/foundation), US$200k 3-yr fixed deposit in Panamanian bank, or Panamanian employment contract. 2-yr provisional residence, then permanent; work permit available. Gov fees ~US$4,000 for family of 3.
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The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 160'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Territorial tax: foreign-source income untaxed.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 160'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 3'200 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | 2 |
| Citizenship | 7 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | ~50 listed nationalities (incl. Switzerland, EU, US, Canada; not Russia) |
| Tax | Territorial tax: foreign-source income untaxed. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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