Flavio
@Flavioapanama
Italian expat in Panama
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About me
Italian
Lives in Boca Chica
Speaks Italian, Spanish, English
Registration: 05 March 2011
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October trip to Panama by AlliG
At the end of October, we have made our plans to visit Panama for the first time (we are looking to retire there and want to see the country and get an idea of where we would like to rent first). So far we have made plans to stay in Coronado at the ...
I am sure you will enjoy your trip to Panama. Actually October is the worse month to travel to Panama. Those are most rainy days in Panama. Most of the days overcast and dark. This is not to discourage you, absolutely the opposite:cool:. You will ... Read More
What car to buy by mktimken
We will be moving to Panama in 6 months to a year. We are leaving our old car behind and plan to purchase a new/used car when we arrive. I've heard that there are certain brands to buy as they are much easier to have serviced. Can anyone ...
And what about in making the local driving licence? Is that possible and/or absolutely necessay?You are allowed to drive in Panama only for the time of the visitor visa. If stay longer you need to have local driver licence. This is an easy step, ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Panama by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Panama ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Panama ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Flavioapanama, Which other banks are local? I know there was one that was a spin off from a Banco Nacional officer, but they came and disappeared from Las Tablas anyway.Caja de Ahorros MULTIBANK INC. MERCANTIL BANK CREDICORP BANK BANCO UNIVERSAL ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Panama by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Panama ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Panama ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Hi There are more local banks than three. Last one I would use is Banco Nacional. Service slow, always long lines and not online banking. Employers not professional. Banco General my preferred but Global very good too. Most banks are good so ... Read More
Banking by micky123
Can anyone living in Panama tell if there are any Canadian Banks there. I knoww there are alot of Scotia banks in Costa rica but havn't seen any on line in Panama. Thanks Micky
Can anyone living in Panama tell if there are any Canadian Banks there. I knoww there are alot of Scotia banks in Costa rica but havn't seen any on line in Panama. Thanks MickyYes, there is Scotia Bank in Panama. see here. HSBC ... Read More
Corporation Visas? by Holmes92
Hi, My wife and I are new to this site and will soon be new expats. We're looking at Panama as well as other countries and so are checking out the visa requirements and the various hoops we must jump through. We know we must have a local lawyer, ...
Hi You should inform how you want to move. Are you retired? this would be fastest, easier and cheaper. You must prove your pension, off course but do not need to have the money sent to Panama. For a busness visa things are bit more complicated but ... Read More
Saying Hello........Hola.......and want to talk cars by VictoriaT
Before we leave the US we want to get a car and tour the US a bit, then send the car to Panama. BUT - what kind of car?? To tow a camper in the US, it needs to be substantial. What kind of car repair availability are we looking at in Panama?? ...
Hi Armand Lets say that a mechanic is not a problem in Panama. Spares, is what make you stack for ages in Panama. So most common cars that are sold in Panama have no problems. Flavio Read More
Canadian Families who moved to Panama :) by ohenry
HI, My family and I are moving to Panama from Canada in 2012. We are very anxious to meet other Canadian family's who have already made the move. We live in Okotoks, just outside of Calgary. We have five children, age 6,10, 12, 16, 18. We would ...
While I agree with Iris and Chris in most of she says I would like to add a couple of more things. All banks in Panama are a different entity from the original bank (name); they have no relation with back home original bank . Mostly are good banks ... Read More
Relocating to Boquete, why? by Nadicadolcina
Hello everybody! My name is Nadica and as new member I would like to introduce myself. I am 32, with husband and 2 children (4 and 2 years old each). The reason I write is because my husband has been offered a medium-long term job position in ...
Just want to add a little more info. First I want to make clear that I am not associated with any bank, attorney, broker or agency in Panama. You can find on line different service that store in cache web site during few years so you can go back ... Read More
Relocating to Boquete, why? by Nadicadolcina
Hello everybody! My name is Nadica and as new member I would like to introduce myself. I am 32, with husband and 2 children (4 and 2 years old each). The reason I write is because my husband has been offered a medium-long term job position in ...
Nadica and Barbara, We do have to be careful to do not follow or believe everything we see and find in Internet. I have seen and follow the web site you mention since few years. There are so many similar sites and I believe all of them are sort of ... Read More
Post from UK to Panama by Sheffield53
Hello, I posted some ( costly ) documents to Panama from London in April and they still haven't arrived. I now know I should have used a courier but the post office told me it would be delivered in 5 working days - big mistake. Does anyone know if ...
You are welcome If the people are living in Panama they better rent a mailbox from the post office (if available). Cost about 30$ a year and will have a p.o.box number a locker with keys. Regards. Flavio Read More
Post from UK to Panama by Sheffield53
Hello, I posted some ( costly ) documents to Panama from London in April and they still haven't arrived. I now know I should have used a courier but the post office told me it would be delivered in 5 working days - big mistake. Does anyone know if ...
Hi Sheffield53 I believe you may be aware but there is no door to door delivery in Panama. Mail must be sent to post boxes or collected at the nearest post office. Flavio Read More
Relocating to Boquete, why? by Nadicadolcina
Hello everybody! My name is Nadica and as new member I would like to introduce myself. I am 32, with husband and 2 children (4 and 2 years old each). The reason I write is because my husband has been offered a medium-long term job position in ...
Hi Nadica, in order to answer all the questions we should write a book for you :) We have been living in the area for ten years and four in Boquete. Boquete is a nice place to live but depends what you are looking for. I don't believe there is much ... Read More
can anybody give me more info about living in Panama by mercury4691
looking to find out about banking sistem and expensives living in Panama. Im living in US right now. please let me know guys
Well, but why are you unhappy with HSBC? Is it because of high fees, because you cannot buy certain equity, poor service, problems when ich comes to foreign withholding taxes, poor advice...?Easy: very, very, very poor customer service. For the rest ... Read More
can anybody give me more info about living in Panama by mercury4691
looking to find out about banking sistem and expensives living in Panama. Im living in US right now. please let me know guys
So far I have been using Banco General, Banco Nacional, Global Bank, HSBC. The best? Banco General. Worse? HSBC Flavio sognandolestero.com Read More