Moving to Panama from Nauru
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nauru to Panama — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nauru to Panama, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nauru to Panama.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Panama performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs better than Panama across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Panama performs significantly better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Panama performs significantly better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Nauru generally does better on family life, though Panama leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru and Panama. To live, work, or study long-term in Panama, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Panama's immigration authority.
Nauru passport holder visiting Panama
Visa Free
Panama passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Panama?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Panama has 15.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Panama safe for expats?
Panama performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Panama compared to Nauru?
Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Panama, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Panama scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in Panama?
The official language in Panama is Spanish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
