Rank #15 · Feb 2026
Panama Short-Term Remote Worker
Requires a 'Home Quarantine' and an authentication of the health certificate by the Panamanian Consulate.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $300
- Processing
- 30 days
- Validity
- 9 months (renewable)
- Income
- $3,000/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 5/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Medium
- Total (est.)
- ~$2,700/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$1,200/mo
- Coffee
- ~$3.5
- Internet
- 110 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$190/mo
Visa Overview
Panama's visa is short but the territorial tax system makes it a haven. It's perfect for those who want to use the 'Hub of the Americas' to travel frequently. High-speed internet is excellent in Panama City.
Pet Entry & Rules
Requires a 'Home Quarantine' and an authentication of the health certificate by the Panamanian Consulate. Panama City has several great dog parks (Paitilla/Costa del Este).
Tax Residency
Panama only taxes income earned *within* its borders. Your remote work income is 100% tax-free locally, regardless of how long you stay.