Books&Wine
American looking for information about Panama
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Boquete vs El Valle - Climate! by SunsetSteve
Although still working away in my native land, glorious and free, my Pensionado is now available for pick up in PC. My excellent lawyer has arranged matters so that I can travel to PC and pick it up in a one-day visit. I will schedule that visit ...
Hi Steve! We visited EV briefly so I don't have any answers for you. The curvy road to EV, narrow in places, was a concern for us. Otherwise,we liked that it was near Coronado--shopping f etc, and not as far from Pty. Read More
Avoiding penalty when cancelling US health insurance
When we relocate to Boquete in a few months, we will cancel our Obamacare health insurance policy. Will we be subject to penalty by US government for not having health insurance or is there a waiver we can obtain for being out of the US? Any ... Read More
Drive to Panama from US by Books&Wine
I've not seen this topic discussed. Has anyone ever driven to Panama from the US? We are retiring to Boquete in August and had always assumed we would fly and arrive with our 4 suitcases to begin our adventure. Looking at a map, I began to ...
Thanks SawMan! We've come to our senses and will fly. But it was a nice, short-lived idea, but for the little detail that we could disappear in Mexico, never to be heard from again. 😳 Read More
Drive to Panama from US by Books&Wine
I've not seen this topic discussed. Has anyone ever driven to Panama from the US? We are retiring to Boquete in August and had always assumed we would fly and arrive with our 4 suitcases to begin our adventure. Looking at a map, I began to ...
Thanks, Mikkel! We always enjoy your viewpoint! 😃 I love adventure but I think it would be a big risk going through Mexico. It's fun to think about, though. We look forward to getting to Panama! Read More
Drive to Panama from US
I've not seen this topic discussed. Has anyone ever driven to Panama from the US? We are retiring to Boquete in August and had always assumed we would fly and arrive with our 4 suitcases to begin our adventure. Looking at a map, I began to ... Read More
FBI report for VISA by Books&Wine
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ...
Hi, Tony! Interesting. Our attorney tells us we need it so I'm assuming they reinstated this particular requirement for the pensionado visa. Darn! Read More
FBI report for VISA by Books&Wine
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ...
Thanks Kanelac for all the information! We visited the beautiful country of Panama recently. We love Pedasi but I am concerned about the heat so we are hoping to find a rental in lovely Boquete. The expats we have met during our Panama visit have ... Read More
FBI report for VISA by Books&Wine
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ...
That helps kanelac. I'll call in a few weeks and see what we are told. Good luck with everything! Are you close to be able to move now that you have the FBI report? Read More
FBI report for VISA by Books&Wine
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ...
Oh, goodness, that's so confusing! We've been hearing it takes about 13 weeks. Since we don't plan to move until this summer, we figured we have plenty of time, so we didn't hire a chandler (sp?). We've been told a chandler ... Read More
FBI report for VISA by Books&Wine
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ...
Thanks for heads up! What area of US are you in, and where did you send paperwork? Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? DonÂ’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 ...
We had our exploratory trip last month and experienced much the same things as you and your wife. We did end up loving Panama and will relocate to Boquete in a few months. Here are some other things we found: --Right, the gro stores in David did ... Read More
FBI report for VISA by Books&Wine
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ...
Thanks for the good information and opinions! Lots to think about. Read More
FBI report for VISA
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ... Read More
Ex-pats in Pedasi?
My husband and I are making an exploratory trip to Panama Jan 25-Feb 5 and we will be in Pedasi Mon, Feb 1, for a couple of days. We are staying at Posada del Mar B&B, and we would love to meet up with other ex-pats in the area. We will be ... Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
Keep us posted on changes. We appreciate all the good information on this site. Kim and Bill Ohio Relocating next year to Panama! Read More