The term Digital Nomad has been trending for a while now, even in Panama politics. A new Visa was announced last month, Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers, nicknamed the Digital Nomad Visa. Digital nomads or remote workers do a lot of different things in Panama. From online counseling, writing, content creation, managing other companies’…
This topic comes up a lot from people thinking of Panama as a future destination for their lives. It comes from young people looking to move here and find a job, entrepreneurs looking to move and open a business, and even retirees looking to subsidize their income while living in Panama. The biggest group, though,…
The Digital Nomad Life and the Gig Economy in Panama In part three of this series, we will discuss online work and the gig economy here in Panama. Online work has become a very popular way for people to make extra money or a full-time income. I personally moved here in 2011, at 46 years…
Starting a Business in Panama Part two of this three part series on working and doing business in Panama, will address doing business in Panama, from traditional storefront type business. Doing business in Panama is not difficult, as I see so many people discuss on online forums and Facebook groups. It is actually quite simple,…
Finding a Job in Panama Panama is one of the world’s most popular “move to” destinations and not just for retirees anymore. It is popular for many reasons, like weather, central location with a major airport hub, stable economy with a currency pegged to the US dollar, territorial taxation system, and most important, the ease…