Panama visa for UK passport holders
A UK passport holder can enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days.
Visa-free
Tourist entry
180
Days per visit
4
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Panama visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Panama, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified Investor (Golden) Visa | investment | Permanent residency | — | ||
| Short-Stay Remote Worker Visa | nomad | 9 months, renewable once (up to 18 months) | $3,000/mo | — | |
| Pensionado Visa | retirement | Permanent | $1,000/mo | — | |
| Student Visa / Temporary Residence | student | Length of the course, renewable | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Panama page before you travel or apply.