# Expat Insider survey rankings 2025‑2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expat-insider-survey-rankings-20252026
> Updated: 2026-08-05T03:09:47.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026 the InterNations Expat Insider survey reported Panama as the top destination for expatriates for the third year running, with high satisfaction scores for work opportunities, financial comfort, and ease of integration. The same week, a follow‑up piece offered practical travel and residency advice for would‑be expats, reminding readers to check passport validity, visa rules, medication restrictions and banking security. It also referenced the 2025 edition of the Expat Insider ranking, which likewise placed Panama at the summit, and outlined the criteria used to evaluate the top 25 countries. Together the snapshots show a shift from simply announcing the rankings to providing guidance for individuals planning to move, while consistently highlighting Panama’s leading position.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Expatriates Get Key Travel Tips and Rankings of Top Countries

Expats should check residency, insurance, passport, medication and banking rules before travel; the UN reports 281 M expatriates and InterNations ranks Panama as the top country for living abroad.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/expatriates-get-key-travel-tips-and-rankings-of-top-countries

### 2026-08-01: Panama ranked top country for expats in 2026 Expat Insider survey

InterNations' Expat Insider 2026 survey ranks Panama first for expats, with 87‑90% satisfaction; Mexico and Thailand follow, while European nations lag behind.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-ranked-top-country-for-expats-in-2026-expat-insider-survey

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