@yvdb85
Belgian expat in Panama
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15 posts
About me
Belgian
Lives in Panamá, PanamÃ
Speaks Dutch, english, french, eine bit german, and a basic spanish
Registration: 19 January 2024
Activity
Wanting to join you guys in Panama! by Mousemcd
Seems like you have the good life and I am sick of being taxed in Canada and United States! I will be coming for my first visit to Panama February 25th for a week to taste the waters and see about living there. I am retired, well traveled and ...
my local girlfriend is a part time travelplanner... if you message me your wishlist , dates and budget, i can ask her to plan your itinerary. Saves a lot of stress in looking things up, like rental car vs uber, places to stay, and visit... Read More
Belgium expat in Panama by willemsc66
Are there any Belgian expats here living permanently in Panama?If yes, can we talk privately ? My husband and I are in the process of immigrating to Panama.We want to sell our business in Belgium and continue it in Panama. Panamanian lawyers do not ...
hey, kstuur een privé. Read More
The afterwork culture in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Panama is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Panama and how locals get to unwind. Whether ...
Between local working class an expat working class is too big of a diffrence. Most locals only earn +/-600-800 dollar a month, wich is barely enough to pay rent, buy food, and pay transport to and from work. So a big part of the population isnt ... Read More
Waste Management in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Panama, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
Too bad i cannot post a picture ditectly. I try to upload it to gdrive and edit the post later, but sorting does exist here. In a minimal sense, because most garbage is being burned on the street, with small forest fires as a result. In Panama city, ... Read More
working in panama while waiting for a permit
Whilst waiting for a work permit, i've tried getting some work. Tried platforms as freelancer and fiber, but they require ratings and revieuws that i dont have, or, can falsy generate. I've tried numerous translate or teach websites, i've even ... Read More
We are coming to Panama next week by yvdb85
Hi everyone. Im Yvan, and im together with my small dog Jules, my loyalest friend. And a real heartbreaker. We are coming to Panama next week. Straight out of Belgium. Ill be temporary staying with a friend, but im looking for a place of my own. ...
Hi all. I arrived good and well. Found a house in the nor rich, not poor familybneighborhood of Praderas de San Lorenzo. Traffic is a B!tch😁. Im looking for work now. Tourguide, webdesign, SEO, translations, teaching, mechanical design, ... Read More
Looking to buy affordable property and make friends by dannyb888
Hi all. Canadian here. I'm looking at buying an affordable property in Panama, in the 20-50K range. Not sure what currency is used down there but I am very interested in being reffered and making a social circle.
I agree with kristc99. Come down and have a look first. Finding something in ure pricerange wont be the problem. I even saw an ad from a local in the housing or classifieds section on this site, selling property. But as always, beware of scams. ... Read More
Moving to Panama by mcarrie3778
Single Empty-nestor wanting to move to Panama. My finances are in order. Just need help on where to begin. Best places for an American Ex-pat to live and secure housing. Any help appreciated. Would prefer the coastline and able to walk or taxi for ...
Hi there. Welcome to Panama. I live in Praderas de San Lorenzo. About 30-40 minutes drive from the center of Panama city. My neighborhood is mostly families. I live in between panamanians. And so far its great. Everybody has a dog here, and most of ... Read More
LAWYERS ????WOW.....can I avoid them ? by wannamovetopanama
I am moving to Panama in the next 2-3 months. Everything I read says I need lawyers to "make it happen".... and the fees quoted amount to thousands of dollars.....for example I need to pay a lawyer $700 to facilitate opening a time savings ...
@wannamovetopanamaEveryone can open a bank account in panama. You do not need a lawyer, but u do need references, like from ure current bank. An adress, preferably not a hotel, and a panamanian phone number. Oh and cash too deposit. To be sure(cuz ... Read More
What is time-frame for evicting someone from your house in Panama? by mikeysp
Hi, if anyone has experience and can speak to our situation, I would be grateful. we have a house in the interior of Panama and my wife's cousin lived with my wiofe's father for a few years until he passed. After grandpa passed away in 2021, the ...
@mikeysp you paint the situation very unclear. Do you own the house and can you prove it, then you can evict him. Does he have a rental contract? And if yes, is it registered. In the standard rental agreements(wich can be altered) the tenant usually ... Read More
I moved to Panama from UK, am now developing houses here and love it! by MGC
Hi All! I moved to Panama a year ago after living in Trinidad, Grand Cayman, Bahamas and US and am originally from UK. I am now married to a Panamanian and am managing a luxury gated beachfront development in Pedasi (Azueros Peninsula). I'd love to ...
@hicynthia137 hi there. If you find an international company, you have a decent chance, but i suggest you learn spanish asap. I found that only a very small portion of Panamenians speak english. And it is like anywhere. U a foreigner, so making the ... Read More
From the horses mouth Expats living in Panama by SandyDreams
Hi, We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year. There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory. I am looking for real people who ...
@FutureExpat dear Suzanna, how did the dogs do? How is the climate for dogs there? Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Panama by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Panama? How do you go about meeting people ...
So, no panamese dating sites? Weird. Im allready making a business concept in my head. Wordpress-buddypress based, Flower delivery service, pick u both up and bring to date location service, 1$ verification via bankaccount, or 1$ verification par ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Panama by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Panama? How do you go about meeting people ...
@Priscilla im wondering the same thing. Ure post is from 2018, have you gathered more info in the mean time ? Read More
We are coming to Panama next week
Hi everyone. Im Yvan, and im together with my small dog Jules, my loyalest friend. And a real heartbreaker. We are coming to Panama next week. Straight out of Belgium. Ill be temporary staying with a friend, but im looking for a place of my own. ... Read More