Short Stay Remote Worker Visa · Canadian applicants

Panama digital nomad visa for Canadians (2026)

Last verified: October 8, 2026Report an error

For Canadians, the Short Stay Remote Worker Visa works on the same terms as everyone else: a €2,760/month income bar (Approximately €2,760/month (US$3,000) or US$36,000/year from foreign sources; about US$4,000/month for families.), up to 1 year, renewable. Canadians face no special bilateral quirks on this route.

Key facts for Canadians

Minimum income: €2,760/month — Approximately €2,760/month (US$3,000) or US$36,000/year from foreign sources; about US$4,000/month for families.
Maximum stay: Up to 1 year, renewable
Processing time: Around 30 days once the file is complete; document apostilles and translations add weeks before filing.
Fees: US$300 government fee. A Panamanian attorney is required to file, and legal fees are the main real cost — get quotes from several firms.
Family: Family members are not automatically included — confirm the correct immigration basis for a spouse and children with your attorney before filing.
Health insurance: Required — must be valid for the full stay

How to apply from Canada

1Confirm you clear the bar
Panama requires Approximately €2,760/month (US$3,000) or US$36,000/year from foreign sources; about US$4,000/month for families.. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from Canada
Canadians typically file at the Panama consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Filed through a Panamanian attorney, who can submit the application on your behalf.
3Prepare for the permit stage
Most applicants enter as tourists and complete the filing in-country through their attorney.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.

Tax notes

Panama's territorial system does not tax foreign-source income. Note that the program's labor and social-security implications have never been tested in court — take local advice on your specific setup.

Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.

Frequently asked questions

US$3,000 per month (US$36,000 per year) from foreign sources for a single applicant — about US$4,000/month for families. The income must come from work whose effects are abroad; representing your foreign employer in Panama can cancel the permit.

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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Servicio Nacional de Migración de Panamá (official portal).