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The crossroads of the Americas, offering tax benefits, dollar economy, and a bridge between North and South America. Panama City has a temperate climate (summers avg 24°C, winters avg 5°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Spanish.

💬 What people love

  • Tax haven, territorial tax system, foreign income tax-free
  • USD economy: no currency risk
  • Friendly Nations visa, easy residency for 50+ countries

⚠️ What's hard

  • Hot and humid year-round, 30°C+ with tropical humidity
  • Traffic brutal, infrastructure hasn't kept up with growth
  • Spanish essential for most life, English limited outside expat zones
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Visa Pathways

PAN offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

💻Remote Worker Visa

For remote workers with foreign income

Eligibility:Remote work for foreign employer or self-employed, US$3,000/month income ($36,000/year)
Salary:€33K+
Processing time:~4 weeks
Path to PR:No
📋Friendly Nations Visa

For citizens of friendly nations with economic ties

Eligibility:Citizen of listed friendly nation, $5,000 bank deposit
Salary:€5K+
Processing time:~8 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
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📋Pensionado Visa~8 weeks
📋Qualified Investor Visa~8 weeks

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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