Andrea
@BoqueteAndrea
American expat in Panama
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Lives in Boquete
Registration: 10 May 2013
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Pensionado Visa - worth it? by bwadetx
My husband and I will be moving to Panama this fall. Is spending the $3200 for our Pensionado Visas worth it? Do you really save that much money with discounts offered? I'd love to hear from those who have the visa and from those who chose not ...
I have a different visa, so can't say personally.... However, $3,200.00 is too high for husband and wife for pensionado visas. The latest I heard (within the past month) is less than 2000.00 for husband and wife. Considerably less than ... Read More
Legal costs - Friendly Nations program by panama88
Hello! We can apply for permanent residency under the friendly-nations program, meaning we put down 5k + some for other family members, and open a local Company. Questions: - do you know any lawyer who can responsibly deal with this? - what are the ...
One thing that may be easier - If you have a house already here in a corporation, you can attach the business license to that particular corporation...instead of opening up a new one. Getting all of those things done before you get to the ... Read More
Legal costs - Friendly Nations program by panama88
Hello! We can apply for permanent residency under the friendly-nations program, meaning we put down 5k + some for other family members, and open a local Company. Questions: - do you know any lawyer who can responsibly deal with this? - what are the ...
As for leaving or staying in the country during the immigration process....well, that's a big ole can of worms. After you take your fingerprints and get FBI report (apostilled too) then you need to sit tight wherever you are until after you and ... Read More
Legal costs - Friendly Nations program by panama88
Hello! We can apply for permanent residency under the friendly-nations program, meaning we put down 5k + some for other family members, and open a local Company. Questions: - do you know any lawyer who can responsibly deal with this? - what are the ...
You should go ahead and get a bank account, business license and corp ready to go before you put in an application for this visa. (My attorney had me do all of it before) However, check with an attorney as rules change at a drop of a hat.....and ... Read More
Legal costs - Friendly Nations program by panama88
Hello! We can apply for permanent residency under the friendly-nations program, meaning we put down 5k + some for other family members, and open a local Company. Questions: - do you know any lawyer who can responsibly deal with this? - what are the ...
Probably all in all for the resident visa alone, 4 months (that was a year ago). Added costs and time, if you need/want a cedula and work permit..... and I say 4 months from when paperwork is accepted by Immigration. Get your peas in a row prior ... Read More
Legal costs - Friendly Nations program by panama88
Hello! We can apply for permanent residency under the friendly-nations program, meaning we put down 5k + some for other family members, and open a local Company. Questions: - do you know any lawyer who can responsibly deal with this? - what are the ...
I believe (last time I checked) that a business license is around $250.00 and to open up a corporation for that business is $1,200.00 You didn't mention what area of Panama you are in? Regardless, find a good one in Panama City as that is ... Read More
Actual Cost of Living Thoughts? by Joel1949
We know that the cost of living in Panama is a lot less than in the U.S. but we'd like to be able to have an idea of what real, actual people pay for things like electricity, water, TV, Internet etc....does anyone have info on that or are they those ...
Thanks for the info, I am in a coin toss, Costa Rica, Ecuador, or Panama? Has anybody lived in all three? Differences? in cost of living? Thanks in advanceI haven't lived in all three, however, from hearing from others - Costa Rica is the most ... Read More
newbie cuple by 4gearolds
we are a 60s married couple retired in ohio I travelled extensively in the military but my wife has never lived outside the US. We winter in Florida and are exploring a 2 month stay in Panama to see if she could make the adjustment. We want honest ...
Try staying in places listed on airbnb. There are lots of people listed there for whatever city you plan to stay in, myself included. (Before anyone says anything - I DO have a business license to do so and pay the hospitality tax) This way you ... Read More
moving to panama by kerley5
First, thank you creating this forum. We hope we will be able to benefit and help others benefit from it eventually. We are looking to relocate our family to Panama and are looking to connect with current expats families whom have already made the ...
Kerley5, What area in Panama have you decided on? Read More
Looking for a good lawyer by nancy roman
Planning on moving to Panama and after reading some of your blogs I see repeatedly that one needs a good lawyer,. Can you please suggest a couple with info on how to reach them. Also, how much should I budget for a lawyer to take care of our ...
As far as money is concerned, it depends on what type of visa you are looking at getting. If it's a pensionado, then yes, about $1200 sounds correct. If you are looking for a "Friendly Nations" visa - I think the going rate is $3500 - $5000. ... Read More
weather in Boquete by trishyd
I heard that there is a windy season and it's fairly intense. How long does it last and how windy is it? I would also like to say that I am a single woman and it would be nice to contact other women in Boquete as I'm planning a trip there to ...
The windy season in Boquete is typically from January through March. It all depends on the area of Boquete as to how bad it is. Alto Boquete winds are harsh. I'm in the Volcancito area, and I know in certain areas it is bad, but not where we ... Read More
Mosquitoes in Boquete by reg2832
I am considering moving to Panama after having lived in England, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and currently Los Angeles. I was bothered immensely by Mosquitoes during my two years in Australia no screens on Windows etc. I would like to find out ...
Mosquitos are not an issue in Boquete. I won't say you won't see one or two, but there is no sitting water here which makes them a non issue. Coffee flies can be a problem for visitors. However, once you've been here awhile and your body gets ... Read More