paulthepom
English expat in Panama
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About me
English, In a relationship
Lives in Panama
Speaks english
Registration: 29 November 2016
Pensionardo and obtaining a Panamanian drivers licence
Hi I have a UK licence and I am looking at getting a Panamanian licence. Any advice please many thanks Paul Read More
Which are the best new housing developments in Boquete? by jewel.tolentino0616
As part of my research for our retirement, can anyone please help me find the best new housing developments in the Boquete area? If possible, can I get some contact information or a direct contact person. I tried searching on Google but I got even ...
try the Boquete ning site https://boquete.ning.com/ hope that helps Read More
Vaccines required in Panama by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Panama, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
we came from Brazil a month ago and needed yellow fever. Try skyscanner.com they have a lot of information about travel Read More
Panama鈥檚 Pensionado visa by 57graham
If i have a Panama Pensionado visa can I work from Panama for a U.S internet company.
oh ok thanks very much Read More
Panama鈥檚 Pensionado visa by 57graham
If i have a Panama Pensionado visa can I work from Panama for a U.S internet company.
Hi Kristc So would all this be done with the lawyer? I was thinking I was married in South Africa I have a certificate would that be enough for the process? Read More
covid19 PCR tests in S茫o Paulo? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, has anyone get tested in S茫o Paulo? If so, can you share your experience? I wonder if getting tested at a public hospital (I have SUS document), they will give me some kind of document in English in order to travel back home? Or ...
Hi Mitchel Thats worth knowing but the GRU airport test result is known in 4 hours . . . which make things more compact for the flight. Besides for me waiting 48 hours to know the result is extremely stressful! It surprising that a place the ... Read More
Panama鈥檚 Pensionado visa by 57graham
If i have a Panama Pensionado visa can I work from Panama for a U.S internet company.
Hi When you say certified and apostled what does that mean exactly? many thanks Paul Read More
covid19 PCR tests in S茫o Paulo? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, has anyone get tested in S茫o Paulo? If so, can you share your experience? I wonder if getting tested at a public hospital (I have SUS document), they will give me some kind of document in English in order to travel back home? Or ...
Its done in 20 minutes! But beware the certificate is only in Portuguese and that might be a problem Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
You have to apply before your old one expires I suppose the closer to the expiry date the better in terms of length of visa Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Hi I went into the Immigration police office and asked them about a renewal they said it would be ok But it seems if you get a new one it cancels the old one for example if your visa was to end on the 25th February and you got a new one on the ... Read More
Panama鈥檚 Pensionado visa by 57graham
If i have a Panama Pensionado visa can I work from Panama for a U.S internet company.
With regards to the Pensionado would it work for me and a long term girlfriend? Thanks Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
Hi Pete I'm looking to extend my tourist visa as well but there doesn't seem to be much in the way of English language instructions. So if you have any information you could pass on I will be very grateful Many thanks Paul Read More
Visa on arrival by paulthepom
Im planning on a visit to Panama in March and I was wondering if the 6 month visa is still issued on arrival many thanks Paul
Thanks very much Kristc I'm British but I'm sure it would be the same Read More
Visa on arrival
Im planning on a visit to Panama in March and I was wondering if the 6 month visa is still issued on arrival many thanks Paul Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Ill just wait with my fingers crossed then! many thanks Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Hi We got here on 28th December is that in the BR period? cheer s Paul Read More
Extension of a tourist visa
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil 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 ...
Hi Just got here with my Thai girlfriend off to Santos for some sea air soon We are looking for a place to settle down so getting to know our way around is first on the list! Cheers Paul and Nicha Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Thanks very much Yes waiting seems to be the best option! Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Hi Bob It was for Thailand I'm in Malaysia with my Thai girlfriend been here since Febuary dus to the lockdown Nice country but I am trying to plan ahead if thats possible with the current state the world in lol But at the moment we have to ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
I'm interested in the 90 day visa it sounds a great idea . . I was wondering how can I apply for it any ideas please . . many thanks Paul Read More
MCO extention leave date by paulthepom
Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September?
As its an extention I feel that the only thing changed is the date. Lets hope things stay as they are Read More
Any update for a New MCO?
Hi Has anyone got any information regarding a further MCO extention please? Read More
MM2H eligibility by Mindycatwoman
Good morning from the UK I need very specific info about MM2H Sarawak: My husband and I are 50+, British and looking to move (back) to Sarawak. My husband earns RM10,000+ working for a British company, but all his work is done online and ...
Hi I read your message and I was wondering if the 10 000 MYR was per month? As I would like to move to Malaysia but thought the figure was much higher . . . many thanks Paul Read More
MCO extention leave date by paulthepom
Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September?
Thanks for that its quite generous of them really Read More
MCO extention leave date by paulthepom
Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September?
Many thanks! The Thailand embassy has confirmed its 31st August + 14 days Read More
MCO extention leave date by paulthepom
Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September?
Malaysia鈥檚 Movement Control Order (MCO) has been extended until 31st August 2020 and it is now entering the recovery phase which is now called the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) or Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan (PKPP). The ... Read More
MCO extention leave date
Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September? Read More
Extension of visa during Movement Control Order by Joeycheong
Pls... I need some urgent information. My friend's visa is expiring soon. How to get extension? Thanks
The artical didn't mention tourist visa's do you think it covers them? thanks Read More
Extension of visa during Movement Control Order by Joeycheong
Pls... I need some urgent information. My friend's visa is expiring soon. How to get extension? Thanks
Air Asia will resume flights 1st June 2020 . . . well thats the plan Read More
Extension of visa during Movement Control Order by Joeycheong
Pls... I need some urgent information. My friend's visa is expiring soon. How to get extension? Thanks
Looks like Air Asia are moving the date they resume flights to !st May as they are not taking new bookings until then saying' flight unavailable' Could be that they are planning to extend the lockdown until the end of April Read More
Travel advice
I found a site that seems to have up to date information . . might be of help www.iatatravelcentre.com Read More
Cambodian border closed?
Air Asia and Uk.Gov sites are still showing the border is open to Cambodia . . . I have a flight booked for 22nd April from Malaysia . . . any information would be very helpful cheers Read More
Cambodian Visa for Thai passport
Many thanks Joe . . The good old days eh! Read More
Cambodian Visa for Thai passport
My partner is a Thai national I am from UK we are due to arrive in SR soon and hoping to stay for at least 6 months. Would it be best for my partner to enter on the Thai passort {14 days visa free } and then apply for an ordinary visa later.? ... Read More
Stuck in Cambodia by Eugene Booth
Anyone else get stuck in Cambodia with flight restrictions, borders closing and such? And anyone any ideas on how to get out? I'm in Phnom Penh BTW.
Good luck with your travels Read More
Stuck in Cambodia by Eugene Booth
Anyone else get stuck in Cambodia with flight restrictions, borders closing and such? And anyone any ideas on how to get out? I'm in Phnom Penh BTW.
Air Asia are resuming flights on 22nd April 2020 . . . well thats the plan! Read More
Extension of visa during Movement Control Order by Joeycheong
Pls... I need some urgent information. My friend's visa is expiring soon. How to get extension? Thanks
Air Asaia are due to resume 22nd April Read More
Extension of visa during Movement Control Order by Joeycheong
Pls... I need some urgent information. My friend's visa is expiring soon. How to get extension? Thanks
My partner is Thai and she read on a Thai Embassy site Kaula Lumpur that if your visa expires there is no problem until 14April 2020 . . . . Read More
Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry
I rented in Siem Reap for a while . . went thro an estate agent I found on the ex pats web site. It all went really smooth my deposit was used to pay the last months rent so there was no cash handed over. One thing to watch is power charges ... Read More