Residency in Panama
Without $160K Investment
The IFZA Free Zone pathway gives you and your family a clear route to Panama residency — and eventually citizenship — without the usual $160,000 investment requirement. Available for all nationalities.
Your Path to Residency
The IFZA Free Zone visa offers advantages that no other Panama visa program can match
No $160K Investment Barrier
Traditional Panama investor visas require a $160,000+ investment in real estate or bank deposits. Through the IFZA Free Zone, your company license itself qualifies you — no additional capital required.
Available for ALL Nationalities
Unlike the Friendly Nations Visa (limited to 50 countries), the IFZA investor visa is open to every nationality. No nation is excluded from this pathway.
Include Your Family
Spouse, children (up to age 25 if students), and dependent parents can all be included in your visa application. Build your new life in Panama together.
Clear Path to Citizenship
2-year temporary residence → permanent residency → after 5 years of permanent residency → eligibility for Panama passport. A predictable, well-established pathway.
Full Work Authorization
Your investor visa includes the right to work in Panama and manage your Free Zone company. No separate work permit needed for company directors.
Panama Passport Benefits
The Panama passport provides visa-free access to 140+ countries including the EU Schengen Area, the UK, and most of Latin America.
Visa Application Process
Our team handles the entire visa process — from document preparation to final approval
Company Formation First
Your IFZA Free Zone company must be registered and operational. This is the foundation of your visa application and your legal basis for residency.
Document Preparation
We help you gather and apostille all required documents: passport, police clearance, health certificate, proof of income, and photographs.
Visa Application Filing
Our immigration specialists file your application with the National Migration Service. We handle all bureaucracy, translations, and government interactions.
Panama Visit & Biometrics
One visit to Panama is required for fingerprinting and biometric registration. We organize everything — you arrive, attend the appointment, and enjoy Panama City.
Approval & Cedula
Receive your temporary residence permit and Panama identification card (cedula). You are now a legal resident of Panama with full rights to work and live here.
Visa Comparison
See how the IFZA pathway compares to other Panama visa options
| IFZA Free Zone Visa | Friendly Nations Visa | Qualified Investor Visa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Required | None (Company license only) | $200K+ (Real estate/deposit) | $300K+ (Securities/real estate) |
| Eligible Nationalities | All nationalities | 50 Friendly Nations only | All nationalities |
| Processing Time | 2-4 months | 3-6 months | 1-3 months |
| Path to Citizenship | 5 years to eligibility | 5 years to eligibility | 5 years to eligibility |
| Family Included |
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