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Brazil vs Panama: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Brazil has the lower entry bar: €1,380 per month versus €2,580 for Panama.
  • Brazil grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 9), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Brazil — standard resident taxation; Panama — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Brazil VITEM XIV and the Panama Remote Worker Visa.
Criteria Brazil VITEM XIV Panama Remote Worker Visa
Minimum income / month €1,380 (better) €2,580
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year (better) 9 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 2 years 18 months
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €100 (better) ≈ €215
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online In country
Processing time 1 weeks 6–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Brazil VITEM XIV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Panama Remote Worker Visa →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Brazil → Insurance for Panama →

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