Head to head
New Zealand vs Panama
Three key differences
- Different status types: New Zealand grants long-term residence, Panama grants permanent residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Panama runs $2,699,000 below New Zealand.
- Upper timeline: Panama is 9 months shorter than New Zealand.
Field
New Zealand
Panama
Status type
Long-term residence
Permanent residence
Min. investment
$3,000,000
$300,000
Government & due diligence
$4,000
$5,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$3,004,000
$305,000
Timeline
6–12 mo
1–3 mo
Residency
7 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 24岁以下子女
配偶 + 25岁以下在读子女
Dual citizenship
N/A
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.