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Panamanian Short-Stay Remote Worker Visa (Digital Nomad)

A short-stay non-resident visa letting foreign remote workers and teleworkers paid from abroad live in Panama while working for foreign employers or clients.

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Validity (9 months, one extension) and the US$36,000/year (US$3,000/month) income minimum come from summaries of Executive Decree 198 and were not confirmed against the live SNM requirements PDF; verify the PDF content and current figures before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Panama government website before you apply.
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Official name
Visa de Corta Estancia como Trabajador Remoto
Route type
Business/talent - non-resident short-stay (digital nomad)
Legal basis
Executive Decree 198 (2021)
Validity
9 months, extendable once for the same period
Reported from Decree 198 summaries; confirm on a live SNM/PROPANAMA page.
Minimum income
Foreign-source income of at least US$36,000 per year (US$3,000/month)
Reported from Decree 198 summaries; confirm on a live SNM page.

Who it is for

  • Employees of foreign companies working remotely
  • Self-employed teleworkers with foreign clients
  • Remote workers whose work takes effect outside Panama and who are paid from abroad

Requirements

  • Employment contract with a foreign company, or proof of self-employed telework
  • Evidence the work takes effect abroad
  • Proof of foreign-source income meeting the annual minimum
  • Valid passport and health insurance as required
  • Applicant must have entered Panama to file the application

What you can do

  • Live in Panama and work remotely for foreign employers/clients without a separate work permit
  • Extend the visa once for the same period
  • Not take up local paid employment under this category

How to apply

  • Enter Panama, then file at the SNM Special Procedures window
  • Provide the foreign employment/telework contract and proof of foreign income
  • Submit passport, insurance and required supporting documents

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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