¿Te Mudas A Panamá Con Tus Mascotas? Esto Debes Saber (Video)

Panama reaffirms its commitment to legal certainty and foreign investment through Executive Decree No. 17 of September 8, 2026, published in Official Digital Gazette No. 30613 and in effect since September 16, 2026.

Panama implemented substantial changes to its Qualified Investor Immigration program on September 16, 2026 through Executive Decree No. 17, which replaced the regulatory framework established under Executive Decree No. 722 of 2020 and its amendments.

Panamá reafirma su compromiso con la seguridad jurídica y la inversión extranjera mediante el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 17 de 8 de septiembre de 2026, publicado en la Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30613 y vigente desde el 16 de septiembre de 2026

Panama, with its growing economy and relaxed lifestyle, recently named the best place to retire by International Living, attracts people from all over the world.

The Panamanian Government has issued, through Executive Decree No. 197 of May 7th, 2021, major changes to the Friendly Nations Visa.

In Episode 2 of our Panama Qualified Investor Visa series, Ana Graciela Medina explains how the new decree allows qualifying investments to be made personally or through a duly established legal entity. She also discusses the importance of documenting beneficial ownership, effective control and the foreign origin of the funds.

For several years, Panama has been considered one of the ideal retirement destinations in the world.

Panama has become a popular destination to immigrate in the region, due to its economic growth and socio-political stability, which contrasts with other neighboring countries´ intricate conditions.

The Government of Panama has issued, through Executive Decree No. 198 of May 7, 2021, a new Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers.

Through Executive Decree No. 16 of August 31, 2026, Panama incorporates the Republic of Ecuador into its list of Friendly Nations, allowing Ecuadorian nationals to apply for the Permanent Resident migratory subcategory.