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Permanent Residence by Mixed Deposit and Real-Estate Investment

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What investment option or options qualify?

The qualifying investment is a mixed investment consisting of a fixed-term deposit of B/ 300,000.00 (or equivalent in foreign currency) with a minimum duration of three years, and real estate owned personally by the applicant with a minimum value of B/ 300,000.00, free of liens, with funds originating from abroad.

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  • Title
    PERMISO PROVISIONAL DE RESIDENTE PERMANENTE POR RAZONES DE SOLVENCIA ECONÓMICA PROPIA POR INVERSION MIXTA, DEPÓSITO A PLAZO FIJO Y BIENES INMUEBLES.
  • Requisitos, item 9
    Certificación del Registro Público que compruebe la propiedad de los bienes inmuebles, a título personal del solicitante mínimo de trescientos mil (B/ 300.000.00) la certificación debe indicar que la finca esté libre de gravámenes
  • Requisitos, item 11
    Certificación bancaria de que ha aperturado una cuenta de depósito a plazo fijo a nombre del solicitante, por el monto de trescientos mil balboas (300,000.00) o su equivalente ser moneda extrajera y con una duración mínima de tres (3) años, en cualquier banco de licencia general en el territorio nacional. Este plazo fijo debe estar libre de gravámenes y que sus fondos provienen del extranjero.

What official minimum amount, tier or threshold applies to each relevant option?

The official minimum amounts are: real estate with a minimum value of B/ 300,000.00, free of liens, and a fixed-term deposit of B/ 300,000.00 (or equivalent in foreign currency) with a minimum duration of three years. Government fees are separate: a certified cheque for B/ 250.00 to the National Treasury and a certified cheque for B/ 800.00 to the National Immigration Service.

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  • Requisitos, item 9
    Certificación del Registro Público que compruebe la propiedad de los bienes inmuebles, a título personal del solicitante mínimo de trescientos mil (B/ 300.000.00) la certificación debe indicar que la finca esté libre de gravámenes
  • Requisitos, item 11
    Certificación bancaria de que ha aperturado una cuenta de depósito a plazo fijo a nombre del solicitante, por el monto de trescientos mil balboas (300,000.00) o su equivalente ser moneda extrajera y con una duración mínima de tres (3) años, en cualquier banco de licencia general en el territorio nacional. Este plazo fijo debe estar libre de gravámenes y que sus fondos provienen del extranjero.
  • Requisitos, item 6
    Cheque Certificado por B/ 250.00 a favor del tesoro nacional
  • Requisitos, item 7
    Cheque Certificado por B/ 800.00 a favor del Servicio Nacional de Migración

How long must the investment be maintained and what continuing ownership, investment or physical-presence conditions are important?

The fixed-term deposit must have a minimum duration of three years. The real estate must be free of liens at the time of application. The document does not state how long the real estate investment must be maintained after the permit is granted, nor any physical-presence conditions, nor whether the fixed-term deposit must be renewed or maintained beyond the initial three-year term.

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Limits of the record
  • The document does not state how long the real estate investment must be maintained after the permit is granted.
  • The document does not state any physical-presence conditions.
  • The document does not state whether the fixed-term deposit must be renewed or maintained beyond the initial three-year term.
  • Requisitos, item 11
    Certificación bancaria de que ha aperturado una cuenta de depósito a plazo fijo a nombre del solicitante, por el monto de trescientos mil balboas (300,000.00) o su equivalente ser moneda extrajera y con una duración mínima de tres (3) años, en cualquier banco de licencia general en el territorio nacional. Este plazo fijo debe estar libre de gravámenes y que sus fondos provienen del extranjero.
  • Requisitos, item 9
    Certificación del Registro Público que compruebe la propiedad de los bienes inmuebles, a título personal del solicitante mínimo de trescientos mil (B/ 300.000.00) la certificación debe indicar que la finca esté libre de gravámenes

Which family members can be included where officially stated, and what broad residence/work rights result?

Dependants can be included: the document lists requirements for dependants, including a notarised letter of responsibility, proof of relationship (apostilled or authenticated), proof of domicile, and for children over 18 up to 25, certificates of singleness and studies. The document does not state which specific family members qualify (e.g., spouse, children) nor any residence/work rights resulting from inclusion.

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Limits of the record
  • The document does not explicitly define which family members are considered dependents (e.g., spouse, children, parents).
  • The document does not state any residence or work rights for dependents.
  • The document does not state whether dependents receive the same permanent residence status as the principal applicant.
  • Requisitos, item 13
    En caso dependientes: • Carta de responsabilidad notariada • Constancia de parentesco apostillado o autenticado • Prueba de domicilio recibo de servicios públicos o contrato de arrendamientos • Los hijos mayores de 18 años hasta 25 años presentar certificados de soltería y estudios certificados.

What status is obtained, how is it renewed, what longer-term residence/citizenship direction is officially stated, and what happens to the investment when relevant?

The document describes two statuses: a provisional permanent residence permit (Permiso Provisional de Residente Permanente) and a definitive permanent residence permit (Permiso de Residente Permanente). To obtain the definitive permit, the applicant must meet the requirements of Article 194 of Executive Decree 320 of 8 August 2008, except the criminal record certificate and the cheques, and present a tax clearance (paz y salvo de renta) in the applicant's favour. The document does not state renewal procedures, a longer-term direction or what happens to the investment.

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Limits of the record
  • The document does not state how the provisional permit is renewed or its validity period.
  • The document does not state any path to citizenship or longer-term residence beyond the definitive permanent residence.
  • The document does not state what happens to the investment after obtaining the definitive permit or upon any renewal.
  • The document does not state the specific requirements of Article 194 beyond the exception mentioned.
  • Title
    PERMISO PROVISIONAL DE RESIDENTE PERMANENTE POR RAZONES DE SOLVENCIA ECONÓMICA PROPIA POR INVERSION MIXTA, DEPÓSITO A PLAZO FIJO Y BIENES INMUEBLES.
  • Section heading
    PERMISO DE RESIDENTE PERMANENTE POR RAZONES DE SOLVENCIA ECONÓMICA PROPIA POR INVERSION MIXTA DEPÓSITO A PLAZO FIJO Y BIENES INMUEBLES
  • Section under PRP-SEP-IM
    Para solicitar la permanencia definitiva el solicitante deberá cumplir con los requisitos del artículo 194 del Decreto Ejecutivo 320 del 8 de agosto del 2008, a excepción del certificado de Antecedentes penales y los cheques.
  • Bullet under PRP-SEP-IM
    Paz y salvo de renta a favor del solicitante (Artículo 195 del Decreto Ejecutivo No. 320 de 8 de agosto de 2008)

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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