Remote Workers Visa.
A short-horizon residency for remote professionals to live and work from Panama on a foreign salary. A measured way to test the country before committing to permanent residency.
Eligibility
Digital professionals employed or contracted by foreign companies
Timeline
5.5 to 6 months
Entry
US$3,000 per month income
Path & Sequence
- 01
In-Country
Arrival in Panama to begin the application.
- 02
Processing
Document review and residency filing.
- 03
Initial residence
First 9 months of residency granted.
- 04
Extension
Extension of 9 months available. Total 18 months.
- 05
Next step
Convert to Qualified Investor or Friendly Nations when ready to commit.
At a Glance
- Income minimum
- US$3,000 per month
- Initial term
- 9 months
- Extension
- 9 months
- Maximum
- 18 months total
Continue across the programs
01 / 04Qualified Investor Visa
High-net-worth investors seeking permanent residency without a temporary stage
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02 / 04Retirees & Pensioners
Recipients of a qualifying pension from a government or private source
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04 / 04Friendly Nations Visa
Nationals of 50+ countries with a Panamanian economic anchor: local employment, real estate of US$200,000+, or a fixed deposit of US$200,000+
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