Panama digital nomad visa
Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Visa de Corta Estancia como Trabajador Remoto) · Americas
Panama offers the Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is USD 36,000/year (USD 3,000/mo), the visa is valid for 9 months (yes, once for another 9 months (18 months max)), and the government fee is B/.50 carne + B/.250 to Migracion = USD 300 total (excludes attorney/notary). Territorial system; short-stay non-resident foreign income generally outside Panamanian tax; no special regime. Family/dependent rules are not clearly published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Servicio Nacional de Migracion (migracion.gob.pa). Data as of June 2026.
Panama nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Panama |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | USD 36,000/year (USD 3,000/mo) |
| Visa duration | 9 months |
| Renewable | Yes, once for another 9 months (18 months max) |
| Government fee | B/.50 carne + B/.250 to Migracion = USD 300 total (excludes attorney/notary) |
| Tax for nomads | Territorial system; short-stay non-resident foreign income generally outside Panamanian tax; no special regime |
| Processing time | N/A. Not stated in the official decree (secondary ~30 days, unconfirmed). |
| Family / dependents | N/A. The official short-stay requirements make no dependent provision. |
Source: Servicio Nacional de Migracion (migracion.gob.pa). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
USD 36,000/year (USD 3,000/mo). Balboa pegged 1:1 to USD. Foreign-source income; sworn declaration not to work or serve clients within Panama.
Requirements & eligibility
Contract with a transnational foreign company or self-employed teleworker serving clients abroad; foreign income >=B/.36k/yr; notarized power of attorney; criminal record; health certificate; insurance valid in Panama.
Tax for digital nomads in Panama
Territorial system; short-stay non-resident foreign income generally outside Panamanian tax; no special regime.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Panama depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Panama's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
N/A. The official short-stay requirements make no dependent provision.
Processing time
N/A. Not stated in the official decree (secondary ~30 days, unconfirmed)..
Data quality for Panama
Verified against an official government source. Verified against the official Panama source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Panama digital nomad visa?
The Panama Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers requires USD 36,000/year (USD 3,000/mo). Balboa pegged 1:1 to USD. Foreign-source income; sworn declaration not to work or serve clients within Panama. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Panama digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 9 months. Yes, once for another 9 months (18 months max).
How much does the Panama digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is B/.50 carne + B/.250 to Migracion = USD 300 total (excludes attorney/notary). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Panama?
Territorial system; short-stay non-resident foreign income generally outside Panamanian tax; no special regime. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Panama's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Panama nomad visa?
N/A. The official short-stay requirements make no dependent provision.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20