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Georgia vs Panama: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Georgia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 9), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the Panama Remote Worker Visa.
Criteria Georgia Remote Panama Remote Worker Visa
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €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 No fixed limit 18 months
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee — ≈ €215
Where to apply Online, In country In country
Processing time — 6–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

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 Georgia → Insurance for Panama →

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