bwadetx
American expat in Panama
Forum posts
25
Contacts
4
About me
American
Lives in Pedasi
Speaks English
Registration: 31 July 2014
Driver's License
Hola! We have now lived in Panama for 3 months and our Texas license is no longer valid to drive on. What is the process for obtaining a driver's license? Must we once again go to the City and wait in lines and spend days as we did obtaining our ... Read More
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'm using Kraemer law firm - they're fair pried and legit. Read More
Pensionado Visa - duty exemption on household goods
I've heard conflicting information: Once you've applied for your Visa, can you then get the one time duty exemption on households goods being shipped into Panama or do you have to wait until the Visa process is complete? If you can qualify ... Read More
Ups or International Shipping?
We're moving end of next month to Pedasi. We're not shipping furniture or heavy items except one flatscreen TV and our computer/printer. We'll have about 15 medium size boxes of personal items, household items and a few tools. After ... Read More
Cell phones - buy in Panama or bring one from US?
Hola! My husband and I will be relocating to Panama this September and I have a quick question regarding smart phones: -we are up for an upgrade with AT&T and could get a reasonably priced smart phone ( before we drop them! I realize this ... Read More
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 ...
Thank you so much for the information! I appreciate taking your time to give me some great insight. Read More
Moving Expenses by bwadetx
Can anyone suggest a good international door to door shipping company? We'll be moving from Dallas,Tx to Panama this September. Any advice to give on moving? What is an average cost for moving the contents of a small two bedroom home? Thank you ...
Wow! It really is very expense! Sorry to show my ignorance but what is the PFR blog? Thanks again for your continued help - I appreciate the support and friendliness of everyone I've received messages from on this site :) Read More
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 ...
:up: Your reply to my post was extremely helpful! Thank you so much! If I may ask, who did you use as an attorney? Also, did you have any of your household items shipped? We are considering some of our things but not too much - our bed, dresser, tv ... Read More
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 ...
Thank you for your reply. My husband and I both will be receiving our income from the US Social Security system. We contacted a immigration attorney in Panama City who was recommended to us by two different people when we last visited Panama, Since ... Read More
Pensionado Visa - worth it?
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 ... Read More
Moving Expenses
Can anyone suggest a good international door to door shipping company? We'll be moving from Dallas,Tx to Panama this September. Any advice to give on moving? What is an average cost for moving the contents of a small two bedroom home? Thank you ... Read More
Coming for a visit - any recommendations on hotels? by bwadetx
I'm putting together our September trip to Panama in order for my husband and I to visit several towns. We need to pinpoint where we want to live next year. We thought about renting a car once we get off the plane but I'm afraid it might get ...
Sorry but I have one more quick question: how much should we expect to pay for ride into Pedasi? I don't want our ignorance to cost us :) Read More
Coming for a visit - any recommendations on hotels? by bwadetx
I'm putting together our September trip to Panama in order for my husband and I to visit several towns. We need to pinpoint where we want to live next year. We thought about renting a car once we get off the plane but I'm afraid it might get ...
Thanks for the advice and recommendations. We'll be arriving in Las Tablas early Friday evening but decided against renting a car. Do you think finding a taxi ride to Pedasi will be easy? Bernice Read More
Coming for a visit - any recommendations on hotels? by bwadetx
I'm putting together our September trip to Panama in order for my husband and I to visit several towns. We need to pinpoint where we want to live next year. We thought about renting a car once we get off the plane but I'm afraid it might get ...
Fantastic help! I searched the bus schedule as you recommended and you are correct - I can get us as close as Las Tablas that evening. Read More
Coming for a visit - any recommendations on hotels? by bwadetx
I'm putting together our September trip to Panama in order for my husband and I to visit several towns. We need to pinpoint where we want to live next year. We thought about renting a car once we get off the plane but I'm afraid it might get ...
Thank you for your valuable information! I looked at the bus schedule and it showed only one trip on Friday, Sept 26, to Pedasi leaving at 2:00. Our flight gets in at 1:00 and we'd like to find someway that same day to get to Pedasi. Flying has ... Read More
Getting to Pedasi from the airport
Hola! My husband and I are flying in Friday, Sept. 26. Our flight gets in at 1:05 pm and we looked into flying from Albrook but the only flight leaves at 3:00. Not sure if we can get through customs, ride a taxi, and make it to Albrook in two hours. ... Read More
Coming for a visit - any recommendations on hotels?
I'm putting together our September trip to Panama in order for my husband and I to visit several towns. We need to pinpoint where we want to live next year. We thought about renting a car once we get off the plane but I'm afraid it might get ... Read More
Need a guide by bwadetx
My husband and I are planning a trip to Panama late this September and need help with looking around the area so we can decide where we might want to end up living. We have 13 months before making the move and we are totally in the dark. If any ...
Thanks for your reply - my husband has expressed an interest in learning more about David - being close to the coast yet also mountains. Could you give me some information on what the town is like and living conditions, etc? I'd appreciate ... Read More
Questions for the Ladies
Hi Ladies - I'll be moving to Panama next year and I have some questions regarding beauty treatments/salons. I'll be the first to admit, though fairly low maintenance, I'm a girly- girl. I like my pedicures and salon treatments. How easy ... Read More
Need a guide by bwadetx
My husband and I are planning a trip to Panama late this September and need help with looking around the area so we can decide where we might want to end up living. We have 13 months before making the move and we are totally in the dark. If any ...
I appreciate your kind reply and shared knowledge of the area. I will be sure to keep your contact information handy - you just may be hearing back from us in the coming months! Read More
Need a guide by bwadetx
My husband and I are planning a trip to Panama late this September and need help with looking around the area so we can decide where we might want to end up living. We have 13 months before making the move and we are totally in the dark. If any ...
Thank you so much - I'll be sure to get in touch with you at some point of our move :) Read More
Need a guide by bwadetx
My husband and I are planning a trip to Panama late this September and need help with looking around the area so we can decide where we might want to end up living. We have 13 months before making the move and we are totally in the dark. If any ...
:) Thank you for the suggestions! I'll be sure to look them over. Read More
Need a guide
My husband and I are planning a trip to Panama late this September and need help with looking around the area so we can decide where we might want to end up living. We have 13 months before making the move and we are totally in the dark. If any ... Read More