If you’ve already read my post on jobs foreigners cannot work in Panama, you might be wondering: “Okay… so what can I actually do?” Good news! While Panama does protect certain professions for its citizens, there are many careers and industries that are fully open to foreigners, especially if you’re flexible, remote-friendly, or entrepreneurial. This…
One of the biggest misconceptions I see online is this idea that you can just move to Panama and work any job you want. That’s not how it works. Panama has very clear labor laws that protect jobs for Panamanians, and there is a specific list of forbidden jobs for foreigners regardless of whether you…