Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Visa de Corta Estancia como Trabajador Remoto)
Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers is a residence route in Panama (الرحّالة الرقمي). Foreign-source income ≥US$36,000/yr from foreign employer or own foreign clients; health insurance valid in Panama; no Panamanian clients. 9 months, renewable once (max 18 months). Fees US$250 + US$50 card per person.
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 28'800. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Foreign-source remote income not taxed (territorial).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | الرحّالة الرقمي |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | CHF 720 |
| الدخل / سنة | CHF 28'800 |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | 0 |
| إقامة دائمة | — |
| الجنسية | — |
| العمل | remoteOnly |
| الأهلية | all |
| الضريبة | Foreign-source remote income not taxed (territorial). |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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