Visa de Corta Estancia como Trabajador Remoto (Panama Remote Worker Visa)
Up to 18 months working remotely from Panama City, Boquete or Bocas del Toro in a dollariz…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Panama's short-stay visa for foreigners employed or contracted by companies abroad, valid 9 months and renewable once.
Dream spread
Up to 18 months working remotely from Panama City, Boquete or Bocas del Toro in a dollarized country.
Relocation reality check
Need at least USD 36,000/year (employer letter showing at least USD 3,000/month), health insurance with Panama coverage, B/.250 fee + B/.50 ID card; it does not lead to residency and bars Panamanian employment.
Your fit signals
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Full match score — Solo / Household
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 36,000/year
Minimum income of USD 36,000 per year.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Panama
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Panama; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Foreign remote workers or self-employed people whose income comes from outside Panama.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 36,000/year
BlockerMinimum income of USD 36,000 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Panama
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Panama; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
The long game
If Panama becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Panama · residency → PR → citizenship
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- $36,000 per year≈ USD 3,000/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 9–18 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Panama taxes territorially; foreign-source remote income is generally not taxed. Verify.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇵🇦 Panama. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“con un monto anual no menor de treinta y seis mil balboas ... Esta visa tiene una duración de nueve (9) meses”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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