expatslu
English looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 02 February 2026
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Buying stuff online from abroad
What is the deal in Panama with buying online? eg Amazon, Etsy type things. Do you need ID and pay taxes like in other Latam countries? Read More
ATM question by expatslu
Hi, I'm due to visit Panama soon, and will be opening a bank account. I'm told I need $5k in cash to do this. Where is there an ATM that allows larger amounts to be withdrawn, or what other suggestions would you have? Is the lawyer winding me up ...
@SimCityAT I don't want to, lawyer is saying I need cash to open bank account, so how else do i get it, other than ATM? OTC with big fees maybe? Read More
ATM question by expatslu
Hi, I'm due to visit Panama soon, and will be opening a bank account. I'm told I need $5k in cash to do this. Where is there an ATM that allows larger amounts to be withdrawn, or what other suggestions would you have? Is the lawyer winding me up ...
@ddmcghee Yeah that's what the lawyer said, but I'll be arriving from Mexico, so would have to convert to pesos to buy back dollars! Seems a bit of a waste to meYes its to do with the visa, and I will ask again if I can't just transfer to the new ... Read More
ATM question
Hi, I'm due to visit Panama soon, and will be opening a bank account. I'm told I need $5k in cash to do this. Where is there an ATM that allows larger amounts to be withdrawn, or what other suggestions would you have? Is the lawyer winding me up ... Read More
Getting Retirement payments by jimgh
Does anyone here care to share some details of how you get your retirement money from the United states. I spoke with my TRS Teacher Retirement System people and they said they would not deposit directly to a Panamanian bank. When I retire to ...
Do you have a Wise account? I don't know if you can set up from Panama, but you can from US, and you can use the card worldwide, and do bank transfers etc online. Read More
Recommendations for areas to live for retirees by kelley21063
Hi All,My wife and I are selling out and moving to Belize. I've read that there is a large expat community down there. I'd like to ask for some recommendations for areas to live. Both of us are retired and are looking for a laid back community. We ...
I would like to live near the beach, and somewhere with an expat community,not only retired. Any recommendations, I will also have 2 dogs with me. Read More
How to meet expats in Panama by Panama_expat_DRH
I am a retiree considering moving to Panama in the Boquete or Volcan areas. How do I connect with expats already living in the area for help and guidance with the move? I also want to make new friends before I take my first trip to Panama.
I'm also interested in meeting other expats, though I鈥檓 thinking of living on the coast somewhere, not Panama City. I'm planning a visit soon to look around and hopefully see where I might like to live Read More
Any properties near the coast that are up from sea level?
Hi there, I'm looking to move this year and researching Belize right now. I'd love to hear from those already there, how is it? How is the social life? And are there any properties near the coast that are up from sea level? Random question, I ... Read More