Work Visa in Panama: The Employer-Sponsored Route
Requires both a MITRADEL work permit and an immigration permit. Starts with a job offer, foreign-staff cap commonly around 10%....
June 17, 2026Section
Living in Panama
Everyday life in Panama for expats: cost of living, where to live, healthcare and safety.
Taxes in Panama: Worldwide Income and What Expats Owe
Panama taxes only local-source income, exempting foreign pensions, investments, and remote work. See what the territorial system means for your...
June 17, 2026
Freelancing and Self-Employment in Panama
Freelancing in Panama: foreign versus local income, work permits, the aviso de operacion, the territorial-tax angle and staying on the...
June 17, 2026
Shopping and Daily Life in Panama
Shopping in Panama: supermarkets, the Albrook and Multiplaza malls, fresh markets, delivery apps and the rhythm of everyday life in...
June 17, 2026
Building a Social Life: Expat Communities in Panama
Expat communities in Panama: where foreigners cluster in Panama City, Boquete and the beach towns, and how to meet people...
June 17, 2026
Learning Spanish in Panama
Learning Spanish in Panama: the country's clear accent, where to take classes, what it costs, and how much you really...
June 15, 2026
Understanding Your Lease and Tenant Rights in Panama
Panama tenant rights explained: lease length, deposits held by MIVIOT, renewals and how to read a Panamanian contract before you...
June 15, 2026 Renting an Apartment in Panama
Renting an apartment in Panama: where to look, what deposits to expect, and the paperwork to check before you sign...
June 15, 2026
Registering Your Residency in Panama: The Migration Steps
Registering residency in Panama, step by step: the application, the migration appointment, the timeline and the carné de residente you...
June 15, 2026