PANAMA
REFORESTATION VISA

The Panama Reforestation Visa offers a unique immigration option for foreigners committed to environmental protection. By investing in certified reforestation projects, individuals can obtain temporary or permanent residency through express or regular process.

Who can apply?

The Panama Reforestation Visa is for individuals who make an investment in an approved reforestation project.

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The Panama Reforestation Visa offers a unique immigration option for foreigners committed to environmental protection. By investing in certified reforestation projects, individuals can obtain temporary or permanent residency through express or regular process.

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Express Process

A one-step process

An investment of at least USD $350,000 grants eligibility for permanent residency. The amount must remain invested for at least 5 years.

Processing Time: Between 60 to 180 days.

  • Submit your residency application.
  • Receive permanent residency.

Panama Residency
Requirements

Be 18+ years old.
Provide personal IDs and marriage certificates (if apply).
Have a clean criminal record.
Show funds and invest in approved forestry.
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Regular Process

Two-step process

The Panama Reforestation Visa grants residency with a lower investment—USD $100,000 over 5 to 8 years. It starts with a 2-year provisional permit, and you may invest through a company.

Provisional Residency

Processing Time: Typically 6 months.

  • Present the initial application at the immigration office.

  • Provisional residency permit is valid for 2 years.

Note:

You must hold your reforestation investment for 5 years after residency and submit yearly proof to immigration. In addition, plan for between 8 and 10 years of maintenance and administrative costs.

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Permanent Residency

Total time from initial application: 3 years.

Permanent Residency
1

Apply after provisional residency status.

File Application
2

File permanent residency applications.

Receive Permit
3

Receive your permanent residency permit.

REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION

Criminal Background Check

Applicant’s Tax Clearance Certificate (Paz y Salvo)

Proof of direct investment in reforestation activities of at least $100,000 USD.

Provisional Residency Permit.

All documents, up to date, used to obtain the Provisional Residency.

Active investment certificate from a registered reforestation company.

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For Provisional Residency

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Criminal Background Check

Provisional Residency Permit.

Applicant’s Tax Clearance Certificate (Paz y Salvo)

All documents, up to date, used to obtain the Provisional Residency.

Proof of direct investment in reforestation activities of at least $100,000 USD.

Active investment certificate from a registered reforestation company.

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FAQs about Panama Reforestation Visa

Only projects officially approved by Panama’s Ministry of Environment are eligible. This includes things like timber plantations (think teak or pine) or even tropical fruit farms growing. The condition is that the project must be certified and follow all of Panama’s environmental rules.

Yes, you certainly can. You are allowed to add dependents like your spouse and any minor children. Just keep in mind that for each additional family member, your investment needs to increase by $2,000.

After holding your permanent residency for five years, you become eligible to apply for Panamanian citizenship through the naturalization process.

Failing to keep the investment for the specified period could result in losing the residency status you obtained through the Panama Reforestation Visa.

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