During IMI Connect Rome 2025, held from October 7 to 9, Mercan Group announced its new chapter in the investment migration industry: a partnership with the Government of Panama to actively support the international promotion of the country’s Qualified Investor Program.
The new partnership was presented on stage, in Rome, in front of key industry stakeholders, partners, and global experts, marking an important milestone in Mercan Group’s long-standing leadership in the sector.
As part of the announcement at the IMI Connect event, the Mercan Board, and members of Senior Management, were joined by Eduardo Arango, Vice Minister of Commerce and Industries of Panama, who expressed Panama’s commitment and dedication to the investment migration industry as a vehicle for sustainable economic development and international engagement.
Mercan’s commitment to Panama is reinforced by the Group’s recent investment in the country; a landmark hospitality development currently in the planning phase, which will feature a branded hotel, serviced residences, and a casino. Designed to be one of the most distinctive projects of its kind in the region, it reflects Mercan Group’s long-term vision for Panama as a strategic destination for both investment migration and hospitality. Looking ahead, Mercan also plans to expand its presence in the country over the coming years, in line with its global development strategy and belief in Panama’s strong economic and institutional fundamentals.
Why Panama?
Panama is one of the most internationally connected countries in the region. With a dollarized economy, a strong financial sector, and a strategic location linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the country plays a crucial role in global trade and investment.
The Qualified Investor Program offers a structured path to citizenship after five years, with only one visit to Panama required every two years to maintain residency status. This model provides the kind of flexibility and strategic access that many international investors seek today.
Mercan Group’s decision to actively promote and support this Qualified Investor Program comes from the clear value it presents to its international network of investors and partners. The structure, transparency and flexibility of Panama’s program align with Mercan’s own criteria for long-term partnerships: legal credibility, institutional engagement, and clear benefits for qualified investors.
With a portfolio of high-impact projects in Portugal and Greece, and more than 4,100 investors to date, this new collaboration reaffirms Mercan Group’s commitment to promoting residency by investment programs that combine national economic interest with international investment standards.
For qualified investors looking for a dynamic, forward-looking destination in the Americas, Panama now enters the conversation with clarity and credibility; supported by the experience and dedication of the Mercan Group.
For more information, please contact Mercan Group.
