Work Visa - Digital Nomad
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Typically 60 days
- Fee
- $300 USD (application and processing fees)
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
- Entry
- Single entry
Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers to live in Panama while working for foreign companies or clients. Cannot work for Panamanian companies or clients while on this visa.
Eligibility
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Financial
Minimum monthly income of USD $3,000 from foreign sources
Minimum funds: $3,000 USD monthly
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Employment
Must work remotely for company or clients outside Panama. Cannot work for Panamanian companies or clients while on this visa.
Required status: Remote work for foreign company or clients
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Criminal record
Clean criminal record
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: International health insurance valid in Panama; Minimum coverage: $50,000 USD
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, proof of remote employment, income verification, health insurance, and criminal record
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Document submission
Submit digital nomad visa application to National Immigration Service
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Fee payment
Pay application and processing fees
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Processing wait
Wait for approval (typically 60 days)
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Visa collection
Receive digital nomad visa valid for up to 1 year