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Katy

@beacon

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American expat in Panama

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About me

American

Lives in Chitre

Speaks English, Spanish, some French & Japanese

Registration: 20 October 2010

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About

Temporarily moved from California to Japan as nanny for friend & English language teacher January thru end of Dec 2010. Then, as am currently a Panama Pensionada & Jubilada &, prior US Navy Wave, want establish new & interesting life in Panama starting January 2011.y 05 June 2012: Updated info. Temporarily living in Chitre until return California mid October 2012. Definitely no want live in Panama City at all. Prefer country living w/reasonable walk distance to bus stop. Return Panama again January thru mid October 2013. As have young grandson in USA, unable to move permanently to Panama until he graduates high school. Like meet & make new friends w/expats & Panamanians.
Interests: travel, social interaction, good movies, nguages, social dance, sing, volunteer work

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beacon replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Income requirements by RealAlaskan1

Hi. I'm considering "retirement" to Panama, Costa Rica, Belize or Ecuador. Panama seems the most attractive. Currently I have guaranteed income from two sources that is just $2 a month less than the minimum required monthly amount in Panama. I'm a ...

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16 Mar. Hi, RealAlaskan1...Best consultant trusted Panamanian lawyer for current exceptions to Pensionado Visa(PV)requirements. Cheers...beacon Read More

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beacon replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Income requirements by RealAlaskan1

Hi. I'm considering "retirement" to Panama, Costa Rica, Belize or Ecuador. Panama seems the most attractive. Currently I have guaranteed income from two sources that is just $2 a month less than the minimum required monthly amount in Panama. I'm a ...

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16 March 2013. HI, again, RealAlaskan1. Beacon, here. Am temporarily living in Las Tablas, Panama until return US 24 June 2013. Return Panama temporarily sometime mid-Jan 2014. Please let me know if u want my English-speaker, Panamanian lawyer's ... Read More

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beacon replied to a thread
15 years ago
DianenBob

Just one Question.... by DianenBob

Can the entire process of obtaining a retirement visa be completed here in the US by a Panamanian Embassy or must it be done IN Panama ?

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08 Nov Hi, DianenBob- My pensionado visa was granted March 2009. I will return to Panama 20 Jan 2011 & establish permanent retirement residency then. I will be traveling around Panama a lot to decide where I'd like to settle. I had to submit ... Read More

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beacon replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Income requirements by RealAlaskan1

Hi. I'm considering "retirement" to Panama, Costa Rica, Belize or Ecuador. Panama seems the most attractive. Currently I have guaranteed income from two sources that is just $2 a month less than the minimum required monthly amount in Panama. I'm a ...

beacon

08 Nov Hi, RealAlaskan1- For immigration/residency/pensionado requirements in Panama, I strongly suggest u consult a trusted Panamanian lawyer. "Word of mouth" is good way to begin search. Ask other expats to refer their lawyers. ... Read More

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beacon replied to a thread
15 years ago
gnixon55

Wanting to move to Panama or Costa Rica: Need help deciding by gnixon55

moving to Panama or Costa Rica We are Canadians who are tired of the cold winters. We want to move to either Panama or Costa Rica in about 1 year. We have only been to Bocas del Toro so far and plan to go check out CR and the David area this ...

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08 Nov 2010 Hi, gnixon55- 1996-7, I taught English in Alajuela, CR. At that time, I rented room in private home for 40,000 colones, about $168-170/month. Included daily laundry/2 meals/packed lunch/weekend-away snacks/nice, cozy private room/come ... Read More