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Panama Visa and Work Rights Checker

Pick your visa and your business model. See what fits, what needs a work permit, and what Panama reserves for its nationals. Leave with the questions to ask your attorney.

1 Your visa, held or planned

2 How you plan to earn

Every visa, every business model

One view of the full picture. Tap any cell to load it above. Your current pick is outlined.

FitsNeeds a permit, structure, or attorney reviewNot allowed on this path

How this works

Ratings reflect Panama immigration and labor rules as published in 2026 guides from Panamanian law firms and relocation advisors, including Executive Decree 226 of 2021 (Friendly Nations), Executive Decree 193 of 2024 (Qualified Investor), the Short-Term Visa as Remote Worker, and the constitutional reservation of retail trade and liberal professions for Panamanian nationals. Last reviewed September 2026. Rules change, and immigration authorities apply the rules in effect on your filing date.

Educational tool only. This checker flags risk. It does not clear any plan. It is not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Confirm every decision with a licensed Panamanian attorney and a U.S. tax preparer. Nothing you pick leaves your browser unless you copy your results link.