Crynwolf
American looking for information about Panama
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Lives in Colorado
Registration: 08 February 2013
Veterans Healthcare by kn0ckkn0ck
Can anyone describe the process of signing up for healthcare through the VA in Vietnam? I've researched the specific hospitals and care providers. I am curious as to the process and outcome of signing up and actually receiving care and payment. ...
Thank you gentlemen. Wise advice to marry a doctor. A friend of mine here in Panama married a lawyer. Saved his skin in many ways LOL Respectfully Wolf Read More
Veterans Healthcare by kn0ckkn0ck
Can anyone describe the process of signing up for healthcare through the VA in Vietnam? I've researched the specific hospitals and care providers. I am curious as to the process and outcome of signing up and actually receiving care and payment. ...
I am a T&P disabled veteran and I am thinking of relocating to Vietnam. Where do veterans go for their medications, for both service connected and non-service connected? Is there any hospitals and pharmacies that are willing to work with FMP, ... Read More
Veterans Healthcare by kn0ckkn0ck
Can anyone describe the process of signing up for healthcare through the VA in Vietnam? I've researched the specific hospitals and care providers. I am curious as to the process and outcome of signing up and actually receiving care and payment. ...
I am a T&P disabled veteran and I am thinking of relocating to Vietnam. Where do veterans go for their medications, for both service connected and non-service connected? Is there any hospitals and pharmacies that are willing to work with FMP, ... Read More
Marriage
I married a Panamanian here in Panam谩 in 2013. I did need a copy of my Birth Cert and it needed to be aposilated from the Secretary of State of the State that you were born in. The U.S. does not have ligament forms to prove we are single so I ... Read More
MINSA Holding Back VA Medications by Crynwolf
Looking for advice and if this situation has happened to anyone else. My wife and I have our VA medications set to Bocas through MBE without ever a problem. My wife ordered some lotion from Body Works, since there is no Body Works close to us in ...
My wife is Panamanian as well and I have her doing a too much of the front work for me. I was thinking the same as you but we have heard over and over that the new administration is enforcing the laws and not turning a blind eye to things ... Read More
MINSA Holding Back VA Medications by Crynwolf
Looking for advice and if this situation has happened to anyone else. My wife and I have our VA medications set to Bocas through MBE without ever a problem. My wife ordered some lotion from Body Works, since there is no Body Works close to us in ...
My update as of today. I called the VA and they want me to come to Panama City,bring a copy of my VA rating, my prescriptions, get an appointment with a local doctor, find a pharmacy in PC that has my medications and have them then shipped to ... Read More
MINSA Holding Back VA Medications by Crynwolf
Looking for advice and if this situation has happened to anyone else. My wife and I have our VA medications set to Bocas through MBE without ever a problem. My wife ordered some lotion from Body Works, since there is no Body Works close to us in ...
I sent you a PM on this forum Your private information was blocked I would love to drop MBE and go with something that is reliable and cheaper. Read More
MINSA Holding Back VA Medications
Looking for advice and if this situation has happened to anyone else. My wife and I have our VA medications set to Bocas through MBE without ever a problem. My wife ordered some lotion from Body Works, since there is no Body Works close to us in ... Read More
US Expats living in Panama by Zeus.wmo
Hi US Expats living in Panama.. I just wanted to ask why you decided on Panama and why did you leave the USA? Was it mainly cost of living? Or, was it always your dream to live in Panama? With all the places in the world to live what brought you to ...
I always knew I was going to leave the country since my early 20s. How I came to Panama was I married and Panamanian and I took her back home.......path of least resistance. Read More
Marrying in Panama
I highly recommend M*** as well. Very honest lawyer, something that can be very difficult for many of is to find. Read More
Buying a home in Panama near the beach and town by Charlie Scribner
I'm interested in buying a home in Panama near the beach and town. Do you want to help me get started? Charlie
Hello Charlie, When you state you want to buy a home near the beach and town Can you tell us what that means to you? What kind of home are you interested in? How close to the beach do you want to be? Which town would you like to be in? I have ... Read More
In Bocas for Our Wedding
Hello Everyone, My soon to be Wife and I have been here in Bocas now for one week and loving most of our stay here. We have had some challenges of obtaining our Panama marriage licence. The government did not like one of my documents and wanted it ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
David, Right now I am working with a lawyer that I found in LinkedIn in BOOM. When you join you will find the lawyer I am speaking of. There is a new Visa that is offered to people from friendly countries, like the USA that allows us to get a work ... 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 ...
Kperson, When I was in Coronado last summer I saw about 6 condos that were all under $200k from 1 to 3 bedrooms and all had their own A/C in each room. HOA fees were around $200 a month. SQFT was from 750 to 1000. By Colorado standards these prices ... 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.. ...
Florence, You bring up a good point about the little things and about tipping. One of the common things I do is find a native that I can trust to gather information about these small things. In Panama, I have my fiancee's family to turn too. I ... Read More
Interesed in Retiring In Panama by Sktls67
My husband and I are both disabled veterans pulling in more than $2k each. We are looking into retiring to Panama and would like any information available. We don't have much more in retirement income, so we would definitely need the cheaper areas ...
Love sticky fingers. Another suggestion I could make, before coming to Panama you can check out a lot of places through YouTube. I was able to get a bigger understand of places by seeing it and hearing it through YouTube. The Driving in PC is for ... Read More
Interesed in Retiring In Panama by Sktls67
My husband and I are both disabled veterans pulling in more than $2k each. We are looking into retiring to Panama and would like any information available. We don't have much more in retirement income, so we would definitely need the cheaper areas ...
Hey Sktls67, I am also a disabled vet. I lived in Gorgona for about a month with the beach across the road. I do not know what state you are living in, but I found the property prices in this area about the same they are in Colorado. There are a ... Read More
Looking for a Good Taxi Driver that Speaks Decent English in David
It has been my experience when traveling anywhere in the world, new or old, the best thing to do from time to time is jump into a taxi to learn where to go, what to do or eat, and even who to see or meet. Well, I am exactly looking for that, the ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
Florence ~ For sure we will be in Boquete on June 4th at 0830. We are looking forward to meeting people and local shopping. I hate making to many plans for a day. If mail is needed to be brought back we do not mind helping out. If you know anyone ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
Nofoote ~ That number months that it took you is about the same amount of time I was told too to get a Pensionado Visa. I started communication with a lawyer in PC that put herself out to be seen on LinkedIn. Her willingness to do such a thing was ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
Nfoote, That was my understanding that most of the people from USA and CA are in Panama on the retirement visa. I have began communications with a lawyer that came forward to a group on linked in. Hopefully, things will progress favorably. If you ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
Jack ~ Thank you for the recommendation of the condos Cheers, Wolf Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
Hola Florence, No worries about any delay, I am very laid back and very understanding. Thank you for your suggestions on what to ask for a rental home. Each country has their uniqueness that I would never think of. I remember being a young property ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
Florence, Thank you for the suggestion of BOOM Panama; I am now part of the group and have already found some helpful and interesting posts. Divorce is never good even when the couple remains friends afterwards. It is just never easy. With that ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama by Crynwolf
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ...
Thank you Carmen and Flo for your kind response and your personal insights, the more information the better in my motto, so no worries on the TMI. I will try to be clearer, my words and thoughts can be lost in my ramblings. By the way Carmen, LOVE ... Read More
Oh No Another Person Wanting to Move to Panama
Hello everyone 聳 I am new to this forum, however, I have spent the last couple of days reading posts and threads. Currently I am living in Colorado with my Panamanian fianc茅e and her daughter. This summer we are coming to Panama to be married. Our ... Read More