Short-Stay Visa for Remote Workers
Panama
Last updated: December 27, 2025
9 months (renewable)
$300
30-45 days
Medium
About this Visa
Panama's remote worker visa lets you live and work in Panama if you earn money from a company or clients outside Panama. You work online for your foreign employer or clients—not for anyone in Panama. It's a temporary visa, not permanent. This visa is for remote workers, freelancers with international clients, or people running businesses based outside Panama. You can work remotely without needing a separate work permit. You can open a bank account, rent a house, and use healthcare. Your foreign income is not taxed in Panama. You cannot work for any Panamanian company, provide services to local clients, start a business in Panama, or bring family members.
Key Benefits
- Work remotely without extra permission
- Foreign income is not taxed
- Stay up to 18 months
- Open bank accounts and rent property
- Access to healthcare services
- Leave and return to Panama freely
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- Work remotely for a foreign company or international clients
- Earn at least $3,000 per month from abroad
- Have no criminal record
- Have valid health insurance
- Not seeking to work locally in Panama
Financial Requirement
Minimum $3,000 per month ($36,000 per year) from foreign source. Proof required via bank statements from overseas bank for last 3 months.
Documents
- PassportMust be valid for at least 6 months
- Photos3-5 recent passport photos
- Criminal record certificateFrom home country, officially verified
- Health certificateDated within last 3 months
- Health insuranceCoverage in Panama for entire stay
- Bank statementsLast 3 months showing foreign income
- Employment letter or business proofFrom company (if employed) or business registration (if self-employed)
- AffidavitSigned statement that you won't work for Panamanian companies
- Application formSigned by applicant
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.