393: Panama: Why Timing Matters More Than Ever for Residency
Many people falsely assume residency programs will be there when they’re “ready.” In reality, these programs are always evolving: investment thresholds rise, processes become more complicated, and what was once straightforward becomes harder and more expensive to achieve the same outcome.
In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down why Panama is seeing a surge of serious interest right now, what we learned from our recent Fly’n Buy tours, and exactly how the Qualified Investor Visa works through real estate investment. We also explain why acting sooner matters…before a major price rise right around the corner.
IN TODAY’S EPISODE
- Listen in as we break down why Panama has become such an attractive destination for freedom-minded expats and investors
- Tune in to hear why Panama’s regulatory environment is quietly creating advantages in areas like private medicine and longevity services
- Find out why real estate investment represents the cleanest, simplest path to Panama residency for those ready to act now
- Learn how the Qualified Investor Visa works in practice and why the investment minimum is set tonearly doublelater this year
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WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026
Come see Panama for yourself and join us from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after February 15th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away.
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About The Host, Mikkel Thorup
Mikkel Thorup; the host of The Expat Money Show, has 20+ years in continual travel around the world, visiting more than 100 countries including Colombia, North Korea, Zimbabwe and Iran.
His goal now is to help Expats just like you to generate additional streams of income, eliminate your tax bill, and take advantage of offshore structures so you can travel the world freely and never have to worry about money again.
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