Flavio
@Flavioapanama
Italian expat in Panama
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27
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3
About me
Italian
Lives in Boca Chica
Speaks Italian, Spanish, English
Registration: 05 March 2011
October trip to Panama by AlliG
At the end of October, we have made our plans to visit Panama for the first time (we are looking to retire there and want to see the country and get an idea of where we would like to rent first). So far we have made plans to stay in Coronado at the ...
I am sure you will enjoy your trip to Panama. Actually October is the worse month to travel to Panama. Those are most rainy days in Panama. Most of the days overcast and dark. This is not to discourage you, absolutely the opposite:cool:. You will ... Read More
What car to buy by mktimken
We will be moving to Panama in 6 months to a year. We are leaving our old car behind and plan to purchase a new/used car when we arrive. I've heard that there are certain brands to buy as they are much easier to have serviced. Can anyone ...
And what about in making the local driving licence? Is that possible and/or absolutely necessay?You are allowed to drive in Panama only for the time of the visitor visa. If stay longer you need to have local driver licence. This is an easy step, ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Panama by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Panama ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Panama ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Flavioapanama, Which other banks are local? I know there was one that was a spin off from a Banco Nacional officer, but they came and disappeared from Las Tablas anyway.Caja de Ahorros MULTIBANK INC. MERCANTIL BANK CREDICORP BANK BANCO UNIVERSAL ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Panama by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Panama ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Panama ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Hi There are more local banks than three. Last one I would use is Banco Nacional. Service slow, always long lines and not online banking. Employers not professional. Banco General my preferred but Global very good too. Most banks are good so ... Read More
Corporation Visas?
Hi You should inform how you want to move. Are you retired? this would be fastest, easier and cheaper. You must prove your pension, off course but do not need to have the money sent to Panama. For a busness visa things are bit more complicated but ... Read More
Saying Hello........Hola.......and want to talk cars
Hi Armand Let聮s say that a mechanic is not a problem in Panama. Spares, is what make you stack for ages in Panama. So most common cars that are sold in Panama have no problems. Flavio Read More
Canadian Families who moved to Panama :) by ohenry
HI, My family and I are moving to Panama from Canada in 2012. We are very anxious to meet other Canadian family's who have already made the move. We live in Okotoks, just outside of Calgary. We have five children, age 6,10, 12, 16, 18. We would ...
While I agree with Iris and Chris in most of she says I would like to add a couple of more things. All banks in Panama are a different entity from the original bank (name); they have no relation with back home original bank . Mostly are good banks ... Read More
Relocating to Boquete, why? by Nadicadolcina
Hello everybody! My name is Nadica and as new member I would like to introduce myself. I am 32, with husband and 2 children (4 and 2 years old each). The reason I write is because my husband has been offered a medium-long term job position in ...
Just want to add a little more info. First I want to make clear that I am not associated with any bank, attorney, broker or agency in Panama. You can find on line different service that store in cache web site during few years so you can go back ... Read More
Relocating to Boquete, why? by Nadicadolcina
Hello everybody! My name is Nadica and as new member I would like to introduce myself. I am 32, with husband and 2 children (4 and 2 years old each). The reason I write is because my husband has been offered a medium-long term job position in ...
Nadica and Barbara, We do have to be careful to do not follow or believe everything we see and find in Internet. I have seen and follow the web site you mention since few years. There are so many similar sites and I believe all of them are sort of ... Read More
Post from UK to Panama
You are welcome If the people are living in Panama they better rent a mailbox from the post office (if available). Cost about 30$ a year and will have a p.o.box number a locker with keys. Regards. Flavio Read More
Post from UK to Panama
Hi Sheffield53 I believe you may be aware but there is no door to door delivery in Panama. Mail must be sent to post boxes or collected at the nearest post office. Flavio Read More
Relocating to Boquete, why? by Nadicadolcina
Hello everybody! My name is Nadica and as new member I would like to introduce myself. I am 32, with husband and 2 children (4 and 2 years old each). The reason I write is because my husband has been offered a medium-long term job position in ...
Hi Nadica, in order to answer all the questions we should write a book for you :) We have been living in the area for ten years and four in Boquete. Boquete is a nice place to live but depends what you are looking for. I don't believe there is much ... Read More
can anybody give me more info about living in Panama by mercury4691
looking to find out about banking sistem and expensives living in Panama. Im living in US right now. please let me know guys
Well, but why are you unhappy with HSBC? Is it because of high fees, because you cannot buy certain equity, poor service, problems when ich comes to foreign withholding taxes, poor advice...?Easy: very, very, very poor customer service. For the rest ... Read More
can anybody give me more info about living in Panama by mercury4691
looking to find out about banking sistem and expensives living in Panama. Im living in US right now. please let me know guys
So far I have been using Banco General, Banco Nacional, Global Bank, HSBC. The best? Banco General. Worse? HSBC Flavio sognandolestero.com Read More
Thank you for accepting me in your community ! by toreropanama
Hello All, I am a realtor from Montreal and contemplating retiring in Panama in 4 years with a pensionado visa. I am thinking coming next December to scout and hopefully make some decisions. I am considering the Chiriqui province. I am seeking a ...
Toreroapanama We are on the Pacific coast. There are so many difference with the Atlantic coast. Yes you need to invest time in a journey. Boquete is a bit expensive but the rest of Panama is not anymore cheap anyway. Do not expect to buy propertyes ... Read More
Thank you for accepting me in your community ! by toreropanama
Hello All, I am a realtor from Montreal and contemplating retiring in Panama in 4 years with a pensionado visa. I am thinking coming next December to scout and hopefully make some decisions. I am considering the Chiriqui province. I am seeking a ...
I have been living in Chiriqui for ten years now and I don聮t regret. Boquete is a very nice village, half an hour from David the second largest city in Panama. It聮s quite cool (for tropics) but also little wet. It has many microclimates so you may ... Read More
Moving to Panama and working with an NGO by Towner21
Hi I'm currently considering moving to Panama to live and work for roughly a year. I volunteered there in 2010 for 3 months with Pro-ninos de Darien and really enjoyed my time there. Does anyone know any NGOs that would be looking to employ a native ...
Hi Toreropanama you can have a look here boqueteweather.com this is a good start. Cheers Flavio Read More
Make or break question -- Please Help! by mktimken
The answer to this question will make or break my ability to live in Panama. I will most likely be moving to Panama next year but need to find out the cost of medications. It is make or break info as I can't afford to pay what they cost in the ...
Unfortunately I聮m actually travelling and won聮t be back before a month or two in Panama otherwise I would check for you. Let me suggest you to pose this question on [Moderated] You will probably need to register but I am sure can get an ... Read More
Playa Coronado investments
Foreigners can buy and have exactly same rights as natives in Panama. Probably as a foreigner you will be asked "gringo prices" but it is matter of recognize and accept the real value. Real estate business should be only for licensed Panamenians ... Read More
I want to live in the mountain area of Panama by greatwhite777
Hi, I just retired on about 1300 a month.I want to live in the mountain area of Panama.Im looking for a nice 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment.Also will I need transportation? I have been trying to find out about Boquete.I hear its really beautiful and not ...
Hi, I just retired on about 1300 a month.I want to live in the mountain area of Panama.Im looking for a nice 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment.Also will I need transportation? I have been trying to find out about Boquete.I hear its really beautiful and not ... Read More
Relocating to panama by Toddlewis
We will be moving to Panama (pedasi) this year and will be taking our two cats with us,flying from vancouver BC via Houston.We plan to break our journey in Houston for one night.Does anyone have advice e.g.will US allow us to bring our pets in for ...
Well there are few paperwork involved. A good option you can find here: [Moderated: No free ads] This is one good option. There is also another company that provides the same services. Flavio Read More
Visiting Panama City (April) by expat33
Hi everyone, I'm considering relocating to Panama later this year and will be visiting Panama City Apr 12-20. Would love to meet with any expats living in Panama, and/or attend any meet-ups in case there are any taking place during my visit. ...
Hi everyone, I'm considering relocating to Panama later this year and will be visiting Panama City Apr 12-20. Would love to meet with any expats living in Panama, and/or attend any meet-ups in case there are any taking place during my visit. ... Read More
Receiving mail (post) safely in Guatemala? by JamesB
I am asking this for a friend of mine from the states: If someone moves from the U.S. to Guatemala and they want to receive mail safely and securely, is there a courier service from the states that sends the accumulated mail via FEDEX once per ...
Still believe that Aerocasilla is the best service in Central America, including Guatemala. You get a P.O. box for free in Miami and ship mails and package daily or according to your needs (moderated: no ads please) Read More