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.

With more than 35 years of experience and a proven record in Portugal and Greece, this move into Panama is a logical extension of Mercan Group’s goal to link international investors with well-structured, high-potential residency-by-investment programs backed by solid national frameworks and clear legal foundations.

At the IMI Connect event, the Mercan Board and Senior Management were joined by Eduardo Arango, Vice Minister of Commerce and Industries of Panama, who affirmed Panama’s commitment to the investment migration industry as a means for sustainable economic development and greater 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 forward, Mercan intends to grow its presence in the country in the coming years, aligning this expansion with its global growth strategy and confidence in Panama’s solid economic and institutional foundations.

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 provides a clear route to citizenship after five years, requiring just one trip to Panama every two years to keep residency active. This approach delivers the flexibility and strategic access that many international investors are looking for today.

Mercan Group’s choice to actively endorse and back this Qualified Investor Program stems from the obvious value it offers to its global network of investors and partners. The design, transparency, and adaptability of Panama’s program match Mercan’s standards for lasting partnerships: legal credibility, institutional involvement, and tangible advantages 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.