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Temporary residency (2 years, extendable) for entrepreneurs creating Panamanian companies. Requires capital investment and job creation.

Work visa for artists, musicians, athletes, and entertainers performing single events or limited engagements in Panama.

Residency visa for spouses, children, and dependents of Panamanian residents. Available to family members of citizens and temporary residents.

Visa for household staff including nannies, maids, cooks, gardeners, and butlers. Requires employer who is Panamanian resident.

Temporary residency for individuals who can demonstrate economic self-sufficiency without employment. Provides pathway to permanent residency.

Permanent residency program for citizens of 60 designated countries with professional or economic ties to Panama. Fastest path to permanent residency.

Permanent residency for retirees with lifetime pension income. Requires minimum monthly income or purchase of property meeting specified criteria.

Visa for foreign professionals with university degrees who want to work in Panama. Can be applied independently without employer sponsorship, or through employer.

Permanent residency through real estate investment of minimum $300,000. Fast-track approval and path to citizenship.

Permanent residency through investment in certified reforestation projects. Supports environmental conservation while obtaining residency.

Visa for clergy, missionaries, and religious workers serving established religious institutions in Panama.

Visa for remote workers employed by foreign companies or self-employed digital nomads. Requires proof of foreign-based employment and minimum annual income.

Work visa for employees of companies operating in Panama's special economic zones including Panama Pacífico and Ciudad del Saber.

Work visa for specialists and technical experts brought in for specific projects. Maximum 9 months validity.

Temporary residence permit for international students pursuing studies at accredited Panamanian institutions. Renewable annually for up to 6 years.

Work visa for temporary migration workers needed for seasonal or special projects. Limited to 3-12 month assignments.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism, visiting family, or recreational activities. Most nationalities can stay visa-free for 90 days; US and Canadian citizens can stay for up to 180 days without a visa.

Short-term visa for passengers transiting through Panama. Authorized for up to 24 hours to continue travel. 12-hour transit at airport does not require visa.

Short-term visa for academic researchers, scientists, and visiting scholars conducting research in Panama.