Panama Qualified Investor Visa dropped from $500,000 to $300,000 under Executive Decree 193 (October 2024). That discount expires October 15, 2026 — unless the government extends it again.
The visa grants immediate permanent residency. No minimum stay required to maintain status. After 5 years, you can apply for citizenship. Panama uses a territorial tax system: you pay zero tax on income earned outside Panama.
For Chinese investors, the combination of $300K entry, territorial tax, and a US dollar-based economy makes this a distinct option vs. European golden visas.
Source: Executive Decree 193, Panamanian National Immigration Service.