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Your first 30 days in Panama, step by step.

Guides coming soon

We are writing step-by-step guides for your first month in Panama. In the meantime, get the free moving checklist and use the official resources below.

Helpful Resources

Official government sources to check before and after you arrive.

Servicio Nacional de MigraciónImmigration and entry requirementsPanama National Migration Service — passport, visa and entry requirements.
Servicio Nacional de MigraciónImmigration forms and proceduresOfficial immigration forms.
Dirección General de IngresosTax registration and tax-residency informationPanama Directorate General of Revenue (DGI). The DGI describes the 183-day test in its fiscal-residency information; readers should not assume that this alone determines every tax obligation.
Ministerio de Desarrollo AgropecuarioBringing pets to PanamaMinistry of Agricultural Development (MIDA). Requirements and procedures should be confirmed before travel.

Requirements change. Always confirm the latest information directly with the official agency.