Thorwald Westmaas
@panamathor
Dutch citizen
Forum posts
13
Contacts
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About me
Dutch
Lives in Oegstgeest
Speaks English, Spanish, Dutch and German
Registration: 02 October 2009
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Brits in Panama by peakdale
Hi all We are from the midlands in England. We have visited Panama 3 times in the last 12months 9most recently returning on 11 April 2009). We are kicking ourselves that we didn't take the plunge and buy a property the 1st or 2nd time we visited. ...
Whenever these 'Panama rocks' posts show up I feel obliged to put things a little bit in perspective. Stable government and growing economy: Indeed, the last government were crooks; the new one is even worse. So that part is stable and growing. ... Read More
banking by jmalinda
what banks in us also have branches in Panama? Thanks, J
opening a business account is a lot easier. Setting up a corporation is easy too. After all, that implies you're setting up shop in Panama. It's the opening of a personal account that's a pain in the butt. Banks are very conservative in Panama ... Read More
banking by jmalinda
what banks in us also have branches in Panama? Thanks, J
Well, no US banks have branches in Panama. yes, of course you'll find a Citibank, HSBC, Scotia Bank and maybe one or two more but, they are totally independent. You can't move money between the accounts in the US and Panama; it's like any costly ... Read More
Help for those looking to relocate or retire to Panama by kelly28
Hello everyone, I am posting to inform and help anyone looking to move or retire in Panama. My husband and I retired to Panama 7 years ago and we couldn't be happier! Life here is great, we live in Panama City. Panama is more beautiful than I could ...
Kelly's message sounds like spam to me. There's an obvious commercial interests here. Watch out with real estate brokers, especially those that say that Panama is the last remaining paradise on earth ! Join Yahoo groups on Panama and ask ... Read More
Looking into moving to Panama--need help by ajeff89
Hello all, I am a 19 year old from Louisville, KY. I am looking into moving to Panama. Anyone have any good ideas on where to live in Panama. I am looking for a 1 bedroom apartment in a town that you can travel by bike or walk to most things. I ...
Everything you want is there. Just bring $ 300K to put in the bank to get an investor visa; that's the only way for you at this point. Or marry a Panamanian girl, ideally one with money. But on the long run, that may be more expensive than the lost ... Read More
Dental Hygiene - jobs in Panama by kspan
Hello, My husband and I are considering relocating to Panama. I am looking for any information you may have related to the Dental Hygiene profession. Specifically: (1) - any board (equivalent) recertification to practice in Panama. (2) - any ...
Kim, I'm not specifically familiar with the dental area but in general these professions are kind of locked up for Panamanians. At any case, you'd never get a residency for a job like that and would have to get an investor visa (bring $ ... Read More
Expats willing to share information by pkmphd
My husband and I are planning to travel to Panama in February of 2010. We would love to hear from expats willing to share their own experiences. More specifically, could we meet up with someone who is currently living in Panama to talk in person ...
We just had a guest at the Balboa Inn who left Volcan and put her house up for sale. She told us 4 other foreigners were also selling. Reason: crime. I would recommend any of you to first live in Panama for say 4-6 months before you buy ANYTHING ... Read More
Brits in Panama by peakdale
Hi all We are from the midlands in England. We have visited Panama 3 times in the last 12months 9most recently returning on 11 April 2009). We are kicking ourselves that we didn't take the plunge and buy a property the 1st or 2nd time we visited. ...
Hi Midlanders, Well, indeed, you should have bought a long time ago but, the prices, at least rentals, even in Clayton, are falling again. Check www.compreoalquile.com.pa to get an impression. I would rent and wait to see what's going to happen. ... Read More