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Panama vs Uruguay: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Panama grants a longer initial stay (9 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Panama Remote Worker Visa and the Uruguay Nómada Digital permit.
Criteria Panama Remote Worker Visa Uruguay Nómada Digital permit
Minimum income / month €2,580 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 9 months (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes Yes
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 (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Territorial taxation (Sistema de fuente territorial (IRPF/IRNR); optional new-resident tax holiday for those who become tax residents)
Health insurance Required (explicit) Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €215 ≈ €8 (better)
Where to apply In country Online, In country
Processing time 6–9 weeks 2–4 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

Uruguay Nómada Digital 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 Uruguay →

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