How to Beat Panama’s New Visa Laws
Date: 05/25/2008Monday, May 26, 2008
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Dan mentioned in yesterday’s Postcard that I was speaking to him about Panama’s fantastic health care and its pensionado program…but I have more news up my sleeve…
There are going to be changes in Panama’s immigration law, which will mean you’ll need to pay higher fees when applying for your residency visa. These new laws designed to regulate immigration are scheduled to come into effect by Aug. 26, 2008. Government officials have not yet confirmed just how expensive the new fees will be, but if you're on a budget, you're better off starting the residency application process before the August deadline, if possible.
Read OnPanama, Here I Come
Date: 05/24/2008 Author: Dan PrescherSunday, May 25, 2008
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I lived in Panama City for seven months in 2006. “Boomtown” doesn’t even begin to describe the atmosphere there. This is a place bursting at the seams with new construction, new business ideas, and new money flooding in from almost every corner of the globe.
I’m very excited to be going back there at the end of July for International Living’s Live and Invest in Panama Seminar.
Why am I looking forward to this?
Read OnSave Thousands of Dollars With Surgery in Panama
Date: 05/19/2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Panama City, Panama
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Tens of thousands of medical tourists visit Bangkok, Singapore, and India every year. These patients are mainly European, but now many North Americans are beginning to follow this trend. Previously, if you needed top medical attention, you went to the U.S. Now patients are seeking the same excellent care abroad. Foreign countries are recognizing the need to provide medical care that is equal to, or surpasses, what is available in the U.S.—but at a much lower cost.
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Apartments for Less Than $70,000 in Panama City
Date: 05/18/2008Monday, May 19, 2008
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I recently received a note from a reader who was searching for a second home in Latin America: “…of course I’ve eliminated Panama from my list,” he writes, “since everyone knows it’s become too expensive. I had my sights set on Panama for years, but from what I hear, I don’t think I can afford it anymore.”
This is a misconception. For affordable living, Panama is still a great choice…but you’ve got to look below the surface.
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How to Profit From Panama’s Duty-free Zone
Date: 05/12/2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Panama City, Panama
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Ah, dirty, sexy money; unfortunately, we can’t live without it. I know from your e-mails that many of you plan to retire early and continue working once you relocate to Panama. But what to do? Start a new business? Look for a job? Expand your current business overseas? There are plenty of options for those who need to make a living here.
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Spotlight on...Las Tablas, Panama
Date: 04/29/2008
Ranches and beach houses from $65,000
The bargain-beautiful Panama we’ve been writing about for years is alive and well…especially in Las Tablas. This little colonial town differs from hot retirement destinations like Panama City, Boquete, or Bocas del Toro. It’s in an area surrounded by farms and ranches, and that makes the climate, the landscapes, and the people unique.
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