Remote worker · Legal Reset
Working from Panama should not create uncertainty about where your work takes effect.
We validate that your role, clients, and income are foreign-source, then prepare the short-stay visa and a clear arrival and stay plan.
Assess my digital nomad visaAt a glance
The route, before the paperwork.
Category
Non-resident
Duration
9 months, renewable once
Income reference
B/.36,000 annually
The problem
Working remotely is not enough: the activity must take effect outside Panama.
The category requires remote work for a foreign company or independent remote activity, foreign-source income, and medical coverage.
It also requires a declaration that the applicant will not accept work or provide services in the Panamanian market during the visa.
Eligibility and structure
A visa designed for international work performed from Panama.
Remote employee
A contract and foreign-company letter describing role, remote mode, and income.
Independent professional
Evidence of activity, clients, services, payments, and foreign-source income.
Medical coverage
A current policy covering Panama throughout the stay.
Local limitation
The applicant commits not to accept work or serve the Panamanian market.
Official requirements, amounts, and authority criteria may change. Information reviewed on 2026-07-28; every case must be validated before acting or committing funds.
How we work
From profile to a traceable immigration file.
Frequently asked questions
What to clarify before choosing the route.
Does this visa grant permanent residence?
No. It is a short-stay visa within the non-resident category.
How long does it last?
Official information provides for nine months, renewable once for the same period.
What is the minimum income?
The current official reference is B/.36,000 annually or equivalent, from foreign sources.
Can I work for Panamanian clients?
The category requires a commitment not to accept work or provide services in Panama.
Is medical insurance required?
Yes. A policy covering Panama must remain valid throughout the stay.
Next step
Tell us your nationality, objective, timeline, and family composition.
The form will already identify this immigration route so our first response can focus on eligibility and next steps.
Assess my digital nomad visa