The 2 routes into Panama we have on record, and what each one actually requires. This is published information, not an assessment of your case.
Foreign-source investment >= US$500,000 held >= 5 years (real estate / securities / approved vehicles); can apply from abroad via attorney. (PR: permanent residency)
Source: propanama.gob.pa · last reviewed 2026-07-10
Nationals of ~50 'friendly' countries with economic/professional ties; leads to residency.
Source: propanama.gob.pa · last reviewed 2026-07-10
Panama also has a citizenship-by-descent route, which is a different kind of claim: it can mean you already hold the right rather than qualifying for one.
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