Pensioner Visa (Pensionado) (Residencia Permanente como Pensionado o Jubilado)

Pensioner Visa (Pensionado) is a residence route in Panama (Emerytura). Guaranteed lifetime pension ≥US$1,000/month (US$750 if owning Panama property >US$100k); +US$250/month per dependant. Savings/dividends do not qualify. Visit Panama at least once every 2 yrs. Gov fees ~US$3,000 for family of 3.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Panama

Permanent home established in Panama, or >183 days in fiscal year (or prior year)

Territorial: foreign income untaxed; tax residence separate from immigration status

Residence certificate: DGI TRC per year: home + economic and family ties; discretionary, 3–5 months

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

You need an annual income of about CHF 9'600. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after od razu years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.

How holders are taxed

Territorial tax: foreign pensions and foreign-source income untaxed; retiree discounts (Law 6).

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.

Kategoria	Emerytura
Inwestycja	—
Opłaty (rodzina)	CHF 2'400
Dochód / rok	CHF 9'600
Majątek	—
Min. pobyt	0
PS	od razu
Obywatelstwo	5
Praca	no
Kto może	all (18+, lifetime pension required)
Podatek	Territorial tax: foreign pensions and foreign-source income untaxed; retiree discounts (Law 6).
Stan na	2026-10

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