Become a Digital Nomad!

Any person rendering remunerated services remotely, whether on a subordinated basis or otherwise, using computer, telecommunications or analogous equipment, and whose services are received outside the country will be considered a digital nomad in Costa Rica.

These persons must meet the following requirements:

• Provide evidence of a monthly income equal to or above $3,000 if traveling alone; or $5000 if traveling with their relatives.
• Purchase a health insurance policy covering their stay period in the country.
• They may not work or provide remunerated services in Costa Rica other than those permitted in their digital nomad visas.
• The immigration term benefit will be effective for one year extendable for an equal period. To apply for an extension, the person must have stayed in Costa Rican territory for at least 180 days of the year said visa was originally granted.

Panama has the Short-Stay Visa for Remote Workers program in place, which is intended for “extended stay” tourists and digital nomads.

This visa is intended for foreign nationals working for companies not established in this Central American country and will be valid for 18 months.

• Provide evidence of income above $3k a month, or $4k per family.
• Health insurance covering medical expenses while staying the country.
• A letter or agreement evidencing the effectiveness of the person’s duties in the foreign company for which he/she works.
• Affidavit on the non-acceptance of a job offer in Panamanian territory.