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🇵🇦 Panama

Digital Nomad Visa

Short-Stay Visa for Remote Workers launched for digital nomads working for foreign companies. Requires $36,000 annual income ($3,000/month) from non-Panama sources. Valid 9 months, renewable once for total 18 months stay. Must have contract with foreign entity - cannot work for Panamanian companies. Major benefit: territorial tax system means zero Panama income tax on foreign earnings. Application requires licensed attorney, processing typically 30 days. Costs: $250 application + $50 visa card. Must have international health insurance valid in Panama. Cannot convert to permanent residency but can apply for other visa types after. Popular with remote workers wanting to test Panama before committing to permanent residency programs.

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Processing Time

~30 days

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Cost

$250 application fee + $50 visa card + attorney fees (~$500-1,000)

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Duration

9 months, renewable once for total 18 months

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Work Rights

Remote work for foreign employers only

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1$36,000 annual income ($3,000/month minimum)
  • 2Valid employment contract with foreign company
  • 3Cannot work for Panama-based companies
  • 4International health insurance valid in Panama
  • 5Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • 6Clean criminal record
  • 7Affidavit declaring non-employment with Panamanian entities
  • 8Licensed attorney to file application

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