Exciting news! The President of Panama has officially signed the decree regarding travel passports: starting from October 29, 2025, all "Qualified Investor Permanent Residents" in Panama can directly obtain a "Travel Passport."
This means that holders can enjoy visa-free access to over 140 countries and regions, including the Schengen Area of the European Union. Panama has entered a true "Three Certificates in One" era, fully opening the path for identity upgrades.
The relevant content of the bill is as follows:
• Applicable groups: Panamanian citizens; retirees and their families; qualified investors and their families (permanent residents obtained through economic means)
• Issuance authority: Ordinary electronic passports are limited to Panamanian citizens; diplomatic/consular/official/special passports require application through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; travel passports are available to qualified investors and their families, as well as retirees.
• Travel passport requirements: Must submit proof of identity from the immigration bureau's administrative resolution, pay relevant fees, have a validity period consistent with the residence permit, not replace ordinary passports, and not grant nationality.
• Regulatory mechanism: The passport management authority must establish a systematic registration and control system to ensure the correct use of documents.
• Implementation details: Administrative agencies must formulate implementation details within six months after the law is promulgated.
• Effective date: Effective from the date of promulgation (October 29, 2025).
• Legislative purpose: To amend Law No. 32 of 2013, establish the Panama Passport Management Authority, and regulate the passport issuance process.
Core benefits: Panama officially enters the
"Three Certificates in One" new era
The passage of this bill marks the official start of an era where an investment of $300,000 in Panamanian real estate can simultaneously grant permanent residency, national identity (ID), and a travel passport in Panama.
• Panamanian permanent residency: This means that applicants can obtain unconditional permanent residency, allowing them to freely live, work, and study in Panama, and to flexibly conduct global tax planning.
• Panamanian national identity (ID): Holders can enjoy almost all civil rights except for the right to vote and be elected, can travel freely in Latin American countries such as Mexico and Colombia, and can freely conduct business, establish companies, and engage in commercial activities.
• Panamanian travel passport: Highly valuable, allowing visa-free access to over 140 countries and regions, including the Schengen Area of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Singapore, providing investors with true international travel freedom.
(Visa-free information may vary based on diplomatic relations and other factors. It is recommended to consult the border inspection/immigration departments of the destination country/region before traveling to confirm the latest regulations.)
The decree on travel passports signed by the President marks a significant breakthrough in Panama's investment immigration history. It not only further consolidates Panama's international status as a financial and offshore center in Latin America but also provides global investors with a new channel that combines flexibility of identity and convenience of travel.
The decree is now officially in effect, and implementation details are expected to be announced in the next six months. Worldway Group will continue to monitor policy developments and will share the latest news with everyone as soon as possible.
One investment, six certificates in hand:
Creating a new global identity landscape
With the official launch of the travel passport, Panama immigration has now fully upgraded to a comprehensive identity configuration of "one investment, six certificates in hand."
• Three core documents: Title deed, permanent residence card, identity card
• Three future rights: After six months, a travel passport can be obtained; after five years, an application for a U.S. E2 visa can be made; after seven years, an application for Spanish citizenship can be made through a fast track.
Truly achieving one investment, six rights, helping global families achieve comprehensive upgrades in identity and assets.
Act now to seize policy benefits
The current policy benefits are unprecedented, and the time for identity upgrades is right. The formal implementation of this bill means that investors are presented with an unprecedented opportunity for identity configuration.
By simply purchasing real estate worth $300,000 or more, the entire family can apply together, obtaining permanent residency, identity ID, and travel passport in one step.
Families interested are advised to act immediately and start the application process as soon as possible to lock in current policy benefits and identity advantages.
Worldway has been deeply engaged in the investment immigration field for 27 years, adhering to the philosophy of "integrity as the foundation, customer first," carefully selecting projects and providing professional services to clients, successfully helping tens of thousands of families realize their immigration dreams, earning widespread praise and trust from clients, with successful cases spanning the globe.
Worldway has partnered with leading developers in Panama to present high-quality real estate projects in Panama City to investors, helping them achieve a win-win situation in overseas identity planning and asset allocation.
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