🇵🇦 Panama · Digital nomad

Personal Extranjero Remunerado desde el Exterior — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,616 (≈ USD 3,000 · FX 2026-06-22)
Minimum annual salaryUSD 36,000
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 9 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/18.REQUISITOS-PARA-SOLICITAR-VISA-DE-CORTA-ESTANCIA-COMO-TRABAJADOR-REMOTO.pdf.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €2,616 (≈ USD 3,000 · FX 2026-06-22).

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income

“Su ingreso mensual del solicitante, que no podrá ser inferior a tres mil balboas con 00/100 (B/.3,000.00) o su equivalente en moneda extranjera; periodicidad de los pagos y que el mismo proviene de fuente extranjera.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.

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