Vacation Rental

3POSTS

12 years ago

My husband and I are coming to Panama in September for a week to see how we like the country and the possibility of moving there.

The rental lease I received is asking for our passport number.聽 Is this common?聽 My husband is a little hesitant about giving out the information.聽 Is there reason to worry?

Jan

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SawMan Serial expat

577POSTS

12 years ago

I believe it is unlawful for anyone to rent residential premises for less than 90 days unless registered as a hotel.聽 This law is intended to prevent circumvention of hotel taxes and protect hotels in general.聽 I'm sure it happens, but you might already be dealing a bit with someone operating in the gray market.聽 That said, even hotels expect a copy of your passport.

jonoyakker Active member

53POSTS

12 years ago

I wouldn't worry-it's not linked to your $ records. I wouldn't worry necessarily about someone in the gray.

jorisvdb New member

4POSTS

12 years ago

Hi Jan,

I'm also visiting Panama(City) in Sept (until the 10th) for the same reasons as you.聽 My wife, 2 kids and myself are planning a move sometime next year.聽 Maybe you (and other future expats) and I can meet up some place in Panama, have a drink, and exchange experiences.聽

Cheers,
Joris

El_Vikingo Member

1POSTS

12 years ago

Good luck here when you arrive! I hope you and your family look around ALOT ...I have been here 32 years...and know the country quite well..as well as being tri-lingual...One should really know Spanish if you are going to live here! As I said....I am on the "way out"...and actually quite happy to be leaving. If we don't ever meet( I will be here until early Sept.)...I would just leave you with this advice when moving/traveling/staying anywhere around this country now-a-days....that advice would be:
"Watch your Six..!)

janmaston Member

3POSTS

12 years ago

What are your reasons for leaving after so long?聽 I don't know what "Watch Your Six" means.聽聽We will actually be spending most of our time around Coronado and not so much in Panama City.聽 I seem to be getting conflicting opinions.聽 Some people seem to love Panama and others not so much.

jonoyakker Active member

53POSTS

12 years ago

Just like anything else-some people love it, some don't. That's why you have to come and see for yourself...

Watch your six means watch your back...

janmaston Member

3POSTS

12 years ago

Thanks. I learned something new today.

CatnotintheHat New member

9POSTS

12 years ago

It is very common and the 90 day rule is in Panama City not in the beaches area.聽 You will want to make a copy of your passport and the page that is stamped when you enter Panama and keep it with you especially if you are driving.

I now know what watch your six means too!