Qualified Investor: The Real Estate Threshold Rises in October 2026
Panama's Qualified Investor programme grants direct permanent residency in around thirty business days, without requiring the applicant to be in the country while it is processed. Its real estate threshold currently stands at US$300,000 and rises to US$500,000 on 15 October 2026. This guide explains how the programme works, what exactly changes, what the file requires, and what the permit does not give you.