manper
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Lives in Yanbu' al Bahr, Al Madinah al
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Registration: 21 September 2014
From the horse鈥檚 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.聽 There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory.聽 I am looking for real ...
I just advised you and other people as per my own experience living there in boquete, David and Panama City and compared it with several other cities/countries I lived also. Good luck Read More
From the horse鈥檚 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.聽 There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory.聽 I am looking for real ...
whoever saying everything is good is just lying or have any particular interest鈥� tell us what are the good hospitals or clinics in Boquete or Volcan? What鈥檚 the cost of insurance for the only couple of medium class clinics in David? ... Read More
Introduction to Panama Expat Community by Ocshmavia
Hi I鈥檓 Jemonne (like Simone but with a J) and Panama is my leading choice as a retirement destination. It has all the things that my husband and I are looking forward to experiencing when he retires in a couple of years. Beautiful culture, ...
Living there 3 years with my family, not as retired but active executive of one the most important companies in Panama鈥� I will not do again Read More
Has anyone dealt with immigration attorney Carlos Perez in Panama City by clddbd007
Just wondering if anyone has used him for immigration purposes.ThanksCheryl
My opinion; don鈥檛 go to Panama and see my previous comments why鈥� if you still want to go there don鈥檛 arrange anything remotely!! Will loose your money, go and try to arrange face to face everything. Read More
Introduction to Panama Expat Community by Ocshmavia
Hi I鈥檓 Jemonne (like Simone but with a J) and Panama is my leading choice as a retirement destination. It has all the things that my husband and I are looking forward to experiencing when he retires in a couple of years. Beautiful culture, ...
My sincere personal experience living there in David and Boquete; Panama is unsafe, expensive compared with developed countries like Europe, authorities (including police) are corrupt and most of locals are xenophobic, they particularly hate ... 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 ...
@willemsc66 Don鈥檛 go to Panama!!! It is unsafe, expensive, there is not public health system at all, authorities and police are corrupt, xenophobic鈥s they say; 鈥淧anama for Panamanians!!!鈥� Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Panama can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
My advise after living in Panama as expat managing one of the most important companies over there; don鈥檛 go to Panama, it is unsafe, expensive, government authorities are corrupt and health system is very poor鈥� local people in impolite ... Read More
Bad experiences in Panama by spunk
Hi everybody, I post this topic because I would like understand better the cons of this country.
@kristc99 Not even postal codes in Panama!!馃槚馃槚馃槚馃槚馃槀馃槀馃槀 Read More
Bad experiences in Panama by spunk
Hi everybody, I post this topic because I would like understand better the cons of this country.
it Is unsafe, expensive, very low quality of education and health systems, corrupt (police and government authorities), xenophobic. To make it short (as they use to say); 鈥淧anama for Panamanians!!鈥� Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
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Where should I live? by vegasghostgal
I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...
Im telling my own experience after years living there in David, Boquete and Bocas del Toro鈥� go and get it by yourselves Read More
Where should I live? by vegasghostgal
I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...
@willemsc66 Check the number of murders, rapes and missing people鈥� in addition to the large number of cases that are hidden by corrupt authorities. For your own security don鈥檛 go there! Read More
Where should I live? by vegasghostgal
I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...
@willemsc66 No one! Read More
Caribbean Somewhere Besides Boccas or Colon by mojeda2447
My husband and I are considering moving to Panama.聽 We hope to visit in the fall of 2024.聽 I want to live on the Caribbean side but all I know is Boccas del Toro which seems like too much of a party town for us.聽 Are they any other ...
It is unsafe Read More
Where should I live? by vegasghostgal
I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...
@vegasghostgal I have experience living in Panama City, Boquete and David, it is not recommended at all! Good luck Read More
Where should I live? by vegasghostgal
I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...
My advise after living for years as expat in Panama; DONT GO THERE! Is expensive, unsafe, terrible health and education system, corrupt authorities, xenophobic. Like they locals use to say; 鈥淧anama for Panamanians!!鈥� Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
My advise; dont go to Panama, I have experience living there as an expat. it is expensive, corrupt (even the police and authorities) not well develop (health and education are very low level) and recently locals feeling Xenofobia against foreigners. ... 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 as I said many times, dont go to Panama, is unsafe country, justice not reliable and very corrupt police 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. ...
Dont go to Panama!! expensive, unsafe, terrible services, corrupt police, etc, etc.. 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 ...
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First Trip to Panama by Illinois Gator
Greetings. My wife and I are planning to move to Panama when we retire in 2029. As we have never been there before we are making our first trip there in Feb of 2024 just to get a basic feel for the countryWe are staying at a resort in Panama ...
I鈥檒l make it short; DONT DO IT!!! Panama is expensive than Europe, very unsafe, poor health system, very corrupt police and authorities in general, unreliable public services (after each rain power shutdown). Read More
Sending your money out of Saudi Arabic
Im interested to know how difficult could be to transfer your savings out of Saudi Arabic to another bank account in USA or Panama for example, what are the rules....? Read More
Caribbean vs. Pacific coasts by margocatts
Hello all, first post here. Just dabbling with some pre-retirement thoughts of living outside US when the time comes. It seems that most of the coast towns I see referenced are on the Pacific side. I do see Bocas del Toro occasionally but ...
I know very well both sides of Panama, I used to work on maritime operation in pacific and Atlantic also... Atlantic side of Panama is almost pure jungle... there are not civilizations, Bocas del Toro is the most developed of panamenian Caribbean ... Read More
Advice on Panama by Tankgirll
Hello all! I was hoping I might be able to get some good insight and opinions from all of you who have already made the leap! Here is my situation: I am looking at moving to either the Tulum/Playa del Carmen area of Mexico; San Carlos, Panama; or ...
I think Panama will be the best of three places, specially about security... but it will be the most expensive also...living alone with your dog will cost you aprox 1500 usd/month. I think COPA AIRLINES will not accept to transport pitbulls, you ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
My advice is; Don't do it! You will depend from expat market which is less and less everyday.... Read More
Why do some expats leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn
As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...
What does it have to do with the subject; "why do some expats leave Panama"..??? Read More
Why do some expats leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn
As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...
Fully agree with your article about how expensive is Panama, almost like London but in most of the towns at the province there are not sidewalks!. Another recent bad news; local people is becoming xen贸fobos, they think immigrants are ... Read More
Planing to move in Panama in December by Damien Fraysse
Hi everybody, Me, my wife and my kid are planning to move in Panama in December. We are 35 years old from Qu茅bec. Our spanish is poor but we are willing to learn. Our setteling plan is fisrt to go there and find a professionnal activity ...
Panama is becoming more and more an expensive and hostile country for foreigners, local people do not like immigrants. It will be even worst by 2018 when the campaign for president election will start, several candidates plan to use the nationalism ... Read More
Buying in Panama by Ginger5
New to the site :) Considering buying beach front properties. Any words of wisdom ?? Had anyone heard of Recap investments ? Trying to do my due diligence and have been unable to find any dirt on them -- is that possible ??
Same advice; don't do it! Specially beach front properties or in natural areas, most of them are protected areas or national parks, some people have feak property papers. There is a lot of fraud on that matter Read More
Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH
Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...
Panama is becoming more and more an expensive and hostile country for foreigners, local people do not like immigrants. They're pushing politicians to make immigration process more dificult and expensive than actually is! Local people is quite ... Read More
Retiring and moving to Panama by spiritofdc
Hello everyone. My name is Don and my wife is Elsy. 8 to 10 years ago I was on this site and others. I eventually retired, moved to Cali Colombia, and married. My wife was a nurse for 23 years in Cali and when learned she was eligible for pension, ...
Panama is becoming more and more an expensive and hostile country for foreigners, local people do not like immigrants. They think can live better without immigrants... Read More
Moving back to Venezuela (for a good reason)? What do you think? by leirbag
Hi Guys, I am a Computer Engineer. Originally from Caracas, currently living in London (since 2011). I got married and have 2 kids. Lately, I've been thinking what it seems a crazy idea but here it goes. My salary in the UK is a descent one. ...
Thinking pessimist, there is not money enough to pay a kingnap, but if you are positive; maybe they will kill them, then you will spend only 10 USD in black market for the sepulture...it is even better business! Read More
Diplomas to be legalized... PLEASE HELP!
what about a HAYA postille, I think is the international validation.., is not valid in UAE?, thats the validation I did for another expat assigment before.. Read More