🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇵🇦 Panama
Visa Name
Short-Term Visa for Remote Workers
Local Name
Visa de Corta Estancia para Teletrabajadores
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
9 months
Max Duration
18 months
Income Requirement
$3,000/mo
($36,000/yr)
Application Fee
$300
Tax Status
Territorial
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Territorial
Tax Regime
Territorial tax system
Foreign Income Taxed
No
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
in country
Processing Time
30–45 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Introduced via Executive Decree No. 198 (May 2021). $250 government fee + $50 NIS card fee = $300. Total costs $400-$800 with legal services. Requires an immigration lawyer to file application. 9-month initial term, extendable for another 9 months. Foreign income not taxable under Panama territorial tax system.
🏠 ALSO IN PANAMA
Panama also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Pensionado Visa (retirement)
- Friendly Nations Visa (economic)
- Self Economic Solvency Visa (investor visa)
- Qualified Investor Visa (golden visa)
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