Moving to Panama from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Republic of the Congo to Panama — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Panama.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
PA
7.3

Panama performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
PA
$3,318
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
PA
17.3

Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
PA
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
PA
2.7t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Panama leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
PA
15.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
PA
0.9%

Panama generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
PA
6.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
PA
$35,800

Panama performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
PA
77.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
PA
16.4

Panama generally does better on family life, though Republic of the Congo leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Panama

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Panama.
Panama passport

Panama passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Panama passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

Data: 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 Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Panama compared to Republic of the Congo?

Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Panama, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Panama scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Panama?

The official language in Panama is Spanish. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG PA
Population 5,546,307 4,337,768
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +507
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911