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Panama vs Slovenia: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Panama has the lower entry bar: €2,580 per month versus €3,200 for Slovenia.
  • Slovenia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 9).
  • Tax treatment differs: Panama — territorial taxation; Slovenia — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Panama Remote Worker Visa and the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit.
Criteria Panama Remote Worker Visa Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit
Minimum income / month €2,580 (better) €3,200
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 9 months 1 year (better)
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 18 months 1 year
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €215 ≈ €102 (better)
Where to apply In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 6–9 weeks 4–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Panama Remote Worker Visa →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

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 Panama → Insurance for Slovenia →

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