Central and South AmericaInvestment Immigration Programs

The following areCentral and South America regions included4 itemProgramCompilation of public data (neutral comparison, not ranked by superiority). Click to view the thresholds, costs, timelines, and processes for each program.

Central and South America: This site currently lists 4 programs: Costa Rica Investor Residency (Inversionista), Panama, Brazil Investment Residency, and Paraguay. All are long-term residency programs (not direct citizenship), requiring several years of residence and other conditions to obtain citizenship. Costa Rica Investor Residency: threshold reduced from US$200,000 to US$150,000 under Law 9996, a time-limited offer with application deadline per public records of July 14, 2026; before this date, US$150,000 applies; after expiry, expected to revert to US$200,000. ⚠️ Confirm the exact amount and deadline with DGME. Panama offers multiple residency routes with thresholds based on deposits, real estate, or designated investments, known for tax-friendly policies (no taxation on foreign-source income) and no long-term residency requirement, suitable for applicants with business bases in Latin America. Brazil and Paraguay have relatively lower thresholds but are more suitable for those with actual relocation intentions; applicants should consider language (Portuguese/Spanish), living environment, and policy stability.

🇵🇦 Panama Qualified Investor Visa (QIV) Central and South AmericaThe Panama Qualified Investor Visa (Qualified Investor Visa, QIV…
🇵🇾 Paraguay investment residence (SUACE) Central and South AmericaParaguay offers residence through SUACE (Single Window for Inves…
🇨🇷 Costa Rica Investor Residency (Inversionista) Central and South AmericaCosta Rica's investor residency (Inversionista) is administered …
🇧🇷 Brazil Investment Residence (VIPER) Central and South AmericaIn Brazil, permanent residency can be obtained through real esta…

Central and South AmericaInvestment Immigration FAQs

What is the current threshold for Costa Rica's investment residence?

Under Law 9996, the threshold was reduced from US$200,000 to US$150,000 in 2021, a time-limited offer with an application deadline per public records of July 14, 2026; before this date, US$150,000 applies; after expiry, expected to revert to US$200,000. Confirm the latest applicable amount and deadline with DGME before applying.

What are the attractions of Panama residence?

The main attractions of Panama residence include: no taxation on foreign-source income (only Panama-sourced income is taxed), multiple residence routes (deposit, real estate, designated investments, etc.), no mandatory minimum residence requirement (depending on the program), a stable USD-denominated financial environment, and its geographic position as a Latin American business hub. Specific conditions are subject to official announcements from Panama's immigration authority.