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PARAGUAY
Paths to Permanent Residency
From USD $4,500
Standard 2-Year Path to Permanent
- Retirement Visa ($1300/month pension proof)
- Standard Residency
- Other Visas
Direct Permanent Residency
Investor Fast-Track
USD $70,000+ investment
- • $1300/month pension proof
PANAMA
Paths to Permanent Residency
From USD $4,500
Friendly Nations 2-Year Path to Permanent
- Retirement Visa (Pensionado) ($1000/month pension proof)
- *$750/month pension with minimum $100,000 Panamanian real estate investment
- Friendly Nations Visa
Direct Permanent Residency
Qualified Investor Program
USD $300,000+ investment
- • $1000/month pension proof
- Or • $750/month + USD 100,000+ real estate
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Why Plan B Expat?
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