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Panama Digital Nomad Visa

Panama · Latin America

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Min Monthly Income

$3,000

Application Fee

$250

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Path to Citizenship

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Overview

Panama Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers earning $3,000/month from outside sources to live in Panama for up to 18 months. Requires health insurance, clean criminal record, and lawyer assistance; no local work or dependents allowed.

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
NationalityOpen to all nationalities
Minimum Income$3,000 USD/month
Accepted Income SourcesRemote Work / Freelance, Business Income
Application Fee$250 USD
DependentsNot allowed
Local Work PermittedNo
Local Income LimitMax 0% of total income
Permitted Employment TypesW2 Employee (foreign employer), 1099 Contractor, Business Owner, Self-Employed
Health InsuranceRequired
Physical PresenceNot specified
Max Consecutive AbsenceNot specified
RenewableNo
DurationNot specified
Leads to PRNo

Requirements Checklist

- **Identity Documents:**

- Copy of valid passport

- Three passport-sized photos

- **Financial Proof:**

- Certified bank statements or payslips showing $3,000 USD/month from foreign sources

- **Employment/Remote Work Proof:**

- Employees: Company letter on official letterhead confirming remote work, position, income, and no local job acceptance

- Freelancers/owners: Notarized affidavit of freelance status or business ownership outside Panama

- **Health:**

- Copy of health insurance policy covering stay in Panama

- **Background:**

- Certified clean criminal record from country of residence

- **Affidavits:**

- Sworn statement of no economic activity in Panama

- Commitment to cover return travel costs

📍 Application location: Applications must be submitted through a Panamanian immigration lawyer to the National Immigration Service. You cannot apply online or independently. Prepare documents from anywhere, but lawyer handles filing in Panama.

Tax Information

Foreign-sourced income is not taxable in Panama for Digital Nomad Visa holders. You will not become a tax resident unless staying over 183 days, which may qualify for tax residence certificate but does not trigger worldwide taxation. No special regimes like NHR apply; US tax treaty status is unknown. Consult a tax advisor for filing obligations based on your home country.

Work Permissions

·Local employment: Not permitted
·Permitted work types: W2 Employee (foreign employer), 1099 Contractor, Business Owner, Self-Employed
·Accepted income sources: Remote Work / Freelance, Business Income
·Local income limit: Max 0% of total income from local sources

Application Steps

  1. 1

    📋 Hire immigration lawyer

    1-3 days

  2. 2

    📄 Gather passport copies

    1 day

  3. 3

    📄 Prove remote work status

    3-7 days

  4. 4

    📄 Submit income proof

    1 week

  5. 5

    📄 Obtain health insurance

    1-3 days

  6. 6

    📄 Get criminal background check

    1-4 weeks

  7. 7

    📄 Prepare sworn affidavits

    2-3 days

  8. 8

    📬 Lawyer submits application

    Same day

  9. 9

    ⏳ Wait for approval

    2-4 weeks

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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The minimum income requirement is $3,000 USD per month from foreign sources. You must prove this with certified bank statements or payslips. All income must come from outside Panama, such as remote employment or business ownership.
No, local work is not permitted. The visa requires all income from foreign sources with 0% from local income. You cannot accept job offers or engage in economic activity within Panama.
No, dependents are not allowed. You must apply as an individual, and spouses or children need their own separate applications if eligible.
Proof includes certified bank statements or payslips showing at least $3,000 USD monthly. For employees, provide a company letter on letterhead; for freelancers or owners, a notarized affidavit. All must demonstrate remote work for foreign clients or employers.
Yes, health insurance covering your stay in Panama is required. It must be valid in Panamanian territory, such as a policy that explicitly includes coverage there.
It is not specified if this visa leads to permanent residency. It is designed for short-term remote work, and paths to PR are not outlined in the requirements.
Renewal is not specified in the core requirements, though sources mention potential extension. Check current eligibility at renewal time, as it may be limited.
Yes, applications must be submitted through an immigration lawyer in Panama. There is no self-submission option; lawyers handle document preparation and filing.
Common issues include insufficient proof of $3,000 USD monthly foreign income, lack of valid Panama-covering health insurance, or unclean criminal record. Incomplete remote work verification or local work intent also leads to rejection.

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At a Glance

Renewable✗ No
Dependents✗ Not allowed
Leads to PR✗ No
Local Work✗ Not permitted
Health InsuranceRequired
Admin Ease1.0/5

Last verified: May 13, 2026

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