Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Panama.
- SHORT STAYVISA-EXEMPTTourist Entry (Visa-Free Short Stay)For nationals of many countries who visit Panama for tourism, family visits or business meetings, allowing visa-exempt entry on arrival without applying beforehand.View visa details
- SHORT STAYCONSULARTourist Visa (Authorised / Consular)The stamped or consular tourist visa required by nationals whose country is not on Panama's visa-exempt list, obtained before they can enter as visitors.View visa details
- WORKTEMPORARY RESIDENCEWork Permit and Temporary ResidenceThe two-part route to work legally in Panama, combining an immigration status such as temporary residence with a separate work permit from the Ministry of Labour.View visa details
- STUDYTEMPORARY RESIDENCEStudent Visa (Temporary Residence for Education)Temporary residence for foreign nationals enrolled in a recognised Panamanian educational institution, allowing them to live in the country for the duration of their studies.View visa details
- FAMILYDEPENDANTSFamily Reunification / Dependant VisaResidence for dependants (spouse and minor or dependent children) of a Panamanian resident, so the whole family can live together in Panama.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSEPERMANENTMarried to a Pananian NationalPermanent residence for the foreign spouse of a Panamanian citizen, based on a genuine and cohabiting marriage.View visa details
- BUSINESSECONOMIC TIESFriendly Nations VisaA residence route for nationals of countries Panama considers friendly, who can show economic ties through employment, real estate or a bank deposit.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTMENTPERMANENTQualified Investor VisaDirect permanent residence for foreign nationals who make a large qualifying investment in Panamanian real estate, securities or a fixed-term bank deposit.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTRETIREESPERMANENTPensionado (Retiree) VisaPermanent residence for retirees and pensioners who receive a qualifying lifetime pension from a government, international body or private source abroad.View visa details
- BUSINESSDIGITAL NOMADShort-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.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTPermanent ResidenceThe permanent-resident status that lets foreign nationals settle in Panama indefinitely and, over time, become eligible to apply for citizenship.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
You can book a consultation with an immigration specialist who can talk you through your options, answer questions about your circumstances and help guide you through the process.
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