
Jim
@invader609
American expat in Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Las Tablas
Speaks English and some Spanish. or Spanglish
Registration: 17 May 2011
Water Quality by dbrund
In many countries in Latin America, the water quality is poor and people need to carry around bottled water to drink. However, I've heard that it is safe to drink tap water in Panama. Is that really so or is it only in the major cities, like ...
As 20+ years living in Central America, the last 10+ have been here on a Finca in the middle of nowhere. We always had spring fed water that was the best I ever experienced. That was then...now with a 2 year drought, both my deep wells have almost ... Read More
Essentials to live in Panama by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Panama, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Panama? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Sorry bout that but it was from a KODI site that locked my CAPS on. I tried everything b4 finally I had to restart my system. Again sorry. Read More
Essentials to live in Panama by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Panama, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Panama? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
DO NOT BRING ANYTHING BUT YOUR UNDERWARE, SEX TOYS, BONG OR PIPE, MEAT FROM RESTAURANT DEPOT OR EQUAL, YOUR MEDS, MOST IMPORTANT "WATER", WE DON'T HAVE ANY NOW. YOUR FAVORITE WOMAN OR 2 ALTHOUGH THE LATINAS ARE SMOKIN HOT HERE, GPS AND ... Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
If you read the previous posts, you will have your answers. :cool: :dumbom: Thank you. Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
The Foreign Medical Program (FMP) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits program for Veterans with VA rated service-connected conditions that are residing or traveling abroad. Under FMP, VA assumes payment responsibility for ... Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
You are going to need Tri-Care here in Panama. Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
You have to have Tri Care to get it here in Panama. I don't know what FMP is. The VA care in South Florida is excellent. I've been using it for almost 20 years now. At my age we get free meds sent to my door and free checkups yearly with all ... Read More
Driver's License in Panama by Savvy Link
Tip of the week... [i]Tourist visiting Panama may drive with a valid driver聮s license from their home country for a period of 90 days. [/i]
Can't you read and understand English??? Maybe it's not a good idea for you to be driving a car here. Read More
Driver's License in Panama by Savvy Link
Tip of the week... [i]Tourist visiting Panama may drive with a valid driver聮s license from their home country for a period of 90 days. [/i]
Whewww Too much bullshit to go through. I've been here for going on 9 years and have a Costa Rica drivers license. Been stopped dozens of times and issued 2 boletas. Never once was there an issue with the license. When I was asked by the cop ... Read More
Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71
Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...
About $2-3K should do it plus running back and forth to PTY about 3-4 times for fotos and other nonsense that could be done in other cities. Enjoy the experience !!! Read More
Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71
Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...
Absolutely correct sir!!!! When the SHTF in the X-good ol USSA...there will be a mass exodus....if they can escape. Then you'll see outrageous price increases for everything, including beer!!! Me, we grow most everything we need including beef. We ... Read More
Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71
Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...
1st Pick another country...2nd 8-10 years from now???? You'll be lucky if [moderated] hasn't stolen your savings and reduced your pension to pay for all the illegal wars and aliens demands. If you are serious about leaving the USSA, do it now and ... Read More
Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon
My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...
Great to see a person with the insight about the once great free country now know as the United Socialist States of America, soon to be known as the "New Free States of America"!!! I've been here for over 7 years and all I get is screwed around by ... Read More
Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon
My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...
Enough of the fluff for Panama. Now here's the reality....Forget about cheap living. The price of everything here has soared the past 4-5 years. Food prices are about the same as in the USSA. The price of medicines is outrageous and hospital care is ... Read More
New member traveling to Panama in June 2013 by The iz monsta
Hello, My great dane puppy is izzie hence the the name the "iz monsta" right now she is a little monsta. My wife and I are flying into Panama in June to look at possible retiring there. We live near the beach in Charleston, South Carolina. It's ...
Pick another country......Ecuador, Columbia, Argentina or Cuba are all better than Panama. I've been here 7 years, built my own house, grow organic products and I'm sick and tired of doing things the Panamanian way. They NEVER keep appointments and ... Read More
travellers cheques by royretire
Any trouble cashing travellers cheques in Boquete banks?
True....but that does not mean that the service will be any better. They still will employ the same dummy tellers and "Managers". Read More
travellers cheques by royretire
Any trouble cashing travellers cheques in Boquete banks?
HSBC is the worst bank to do business as is Multibank, Global and Banco General and International. In fact all the banks here turn over your information to the IRS for a bounty and still won't open your account. The reason is they are paid a bounty ... Read More
Possibly moving to Panama, many questions??? by pennymc
Hello everyone. I am seriously considering moving to Panama by the end of this year and have a few questions. I am in my late 40's retired early and divorced, are their many American's there my age? I have a 16 year old son that would need to be ...
PICK ANOTHER COUNTRY!!!! It's a nightmare living here. Been here almost 7 years and regret not going to another country. Immigration is a nightmare and getting anything done just doesn't happen. Their is no customer service anywhere. You can't get a ... Read More
ATM s in Panama by David1946
Hi my name is David and i live in East texas USA and i would like to know if my ATM cards will work in Panama because i am thinking of visiting there in the future. Thanks: ...
OK folks here an update on BANKS here in Panama. 1st is they are NOT opening gringo accounts anymore. Due to the reporting requirements to the IRS. They'll say YES no problem but they are lying to you. Right now they are closing gringo accounts left ... Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
SCOTNEY yes there is in Panama City. Its at the Hospital National and its 1st class. Problem you need to be either on FMP or service related disability. Also, they can't access your records from here. If u need to get FMP I have the name of the ... Read More
Getting married in Panama by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Panama or who are about to get married in Panama to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Panama? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
We are planning to get married here as well. I'm a gringo she is local Panamanian. I just asked her and she doesn't know either. Guess we'll be going to the lawyer to get the scoop. Keep it going and we'll do the same shortly. Jim N Jenny Read More
Looking to move to panama or Costa Rica. Would love some advice by keithzeiler
I and My Partner are looking to move with my best girlfriend from high school. We are ages between 35 and 40. We want to make this move because of the fact we are sick of living to work and not working to live. We want to move somewhere that life ...
You want to move from beautiful, friendly, wonderful Montana into this hellhole???? WTF is wrong with you?? OK, you like the warm weather, maybe the food but you can just come for vacations or go to Puerto Rico or the Caribbean Islands. Don't come ... Read More
Looking to move to panama or Costa Rica. Would love some advice by keithzeiler
I and My Partner are looking to move with my best girlfriend from high school. We are ages between 35 and 40. We want to make this move because of the fact we are sick of living to work and not working to live. We want to move somewhere that life ...
It's NOT just me...ask others who have built or had built new homes or done big renovations. Dealing with any govt agencies is a nightmare. They are suppose to have english translations for all legal docs. If u want it u have to pay for them. Also, ... Read More
Looking to move to panama or Costa Rica. Would love some advice by keithzeiler
I and My Partner are looking to move with my best girlfriend from high school. We are ages between 35 and 40. We want to make this move because of the fact we are sick of living to work and not working to live. We want to move somewhere that life ...
Pick another country..... u r close to Canada and they are expat friendly. Costa Rica and Panama SUCK. Been in both since 91 so I know. They are backwards and really pretty stupid when it comes to everyday things. Forget residency...immigration is a ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a bank in Panama? by roseman
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable Panamanian bank for a Panamanian offshore company owned by a Panamanian resident? Many thanks
@2drdon, The link is not alive...pls chk it. Read More
Can anyone recommend a bank in Panama? by roseman
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable Panamanian bank for a Panamanian offshore company owned by a Panamanian resident? Many thanks
@2drdon Good info....needs to be updated. We've been there b4....all OK. Read More
Can anyone recommend a bank in Panama? by roseman
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable Panamanian bank for a Panamanian offshore company owned by a Panamanian resident? Many thanks
To Meanderingmiss...it would depend on when u opened ur accounts. I find it hard to believe they were opened in the last 2 years. Previously, there were no requirements to reveal ur personal info. Now try Global, Multibank or HSBC. The forms are ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a bank in Panama? by roseman
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable Panamanian bank for a Panamanian offshore company owned by a Panamanian resident? Many thanks
If u r a USA citizen, be prepared to give up all ur financial information as well as that of ur immediate family. This info is then sold to the IRS who, if u owe any taxes or child support, will seize ur account. All they need to do under the new ... Read More
Visiting Panama -- need advice by FutureExpat
Hi, my husband and I are visiting Panama in April, to see whether it's where we want to move. We're on a tight budget, so we're looking at areas outside Panama City. We'll spend a few days in David and Las Tablas -- any other suggestions for places ...
You are doing the right thing in renting.....but....you've been warned!!!! Read More
Visiting Panama -- need advice by FutureExpat
Hi, my husband and I are visiting Panama in April, to see whether it's where we want to move. We're on a tight budget, so we're looking at areas outside Panama City. We'll spend a few days in David and Las Tablas -- any other suggestions for places ...
Pick another country....its a nightmare here. No matter where u choose its gonna b a nightmare. Good luck 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
Banking here is a nightmare with all the banks. Just to get an account you need to give up way too much personal info. This info is being sold to the IRS to keep track of who has offshore accounts. The best way is to use a Credit Union as they ... Read More
how fast will i get a permanent residency in Panama?
Could take as much as 4 years. They are so screwed up that they don't know their own laws. I know, I went thru that immigration nightmare. Once you understand that they don't like you from the get go, you will then realize why they screw you around ... Read More