Head to head
Egypt vs Panama
Three key differences
- Different status types: Egypt grants citizenship, Panama grants permanent residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Egypt runs $45,000 below Panama.
- Upper timeline: Panama is 9 months shorter than Egypt.
Field
Egypt
Panama
Status type
Citizenship
Permanent residence
Min. investment
$250,000
$300,000
Government & due diligence
$10,000
$5,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$260,000
$305,000
Timeline
6–12 mo
1–3 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 18岁以下子女
配偶 + 25岁以下在读子女
Dual citizenship
Yes
N/A
Years to citizenship
—
5 yrs
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
Policy-volatile
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.
