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Reforestation Investor Visa

Agricultural and forestry investment pathway to Panama residency. Standard route requires $80,000-100,000 investment in certified reforestation projects (teak, pine, tropical fruits). Express track requires $350,000 investment for faster processing. Investment must be in minimum 5 hectares certified by Ministry of Environment. Grants 2-year provisional residency, then eligible for permanent residency. Investment must be maintained for 5 years after permanent residency approval. Popular with environmentally-conscious investors. Additional $2,000 per dependent. Properties can generate income from timber/fruit sales. After 5 years permanent residency, eligible for citizenship. Appeals to those wanting to combine residency with sustainable investment. Licensed attorney required for application.

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Processing Time

Standard: 3 years to permanent residency; Express: 60-180 days

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Cost

$80,000-100,000 standard investment OR $350,000 express + legal fees ($3,000-5,000) + government fees

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Duration

2-year provisional, then permanent residency

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Work Rights

Full work rights after approval

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Minimum $80,000-100,000 investment in certified reforestation project (standard), OR
  • 2Minimum $350,000 investment (express track for faster processing)
  • 3Investment in minimum 5 hectares of forest land
  • 4Project must be certified by Panama Ministry of Environment
  • 5Eligible projects: teak, pine, tropical fruit plantations (mango, avocado)
  • 6CPA certificate detailing investment in reforestation
  • 7Valid passport
  • 8Clean criminal background check (apostilled)
  • 9Health certificate
  • 10+$2,000 additional investment per dependent
  • 11Licensed Panamanian attorney required

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