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 (Nomade digitale). 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.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Panama

Permanent home established in Panama, or >183 days in fiscal year (or prior year)

Territorial: foreign income untaxed; tax residence separate from immigration status

Residence certificate: DGI TRC per year: home + economic and family ties; discretionary, 3–5 months

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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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.

Categoria	Nomade digitale
Investimento	—
Tasse (famiglia)	CHF 720
Reddito / anno	CHF 28'800
Patrimonio	—
Soggiorno min.	0
Residenza perm.	—
Cittadinanza	—
Lavoro	remoteOnly
Ammessi	all
Imposte	Foreign-source remote income not taxed (territorial).
Stato al	2026-10

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