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Emigrating to Panama from UK - HELP!!!

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frizzy1

From: United Kingdom
7/23/2004 13:24 EST

We are currently living and working the UK and are considering a permanent move abroad and currently Panama is in the top 3 locations.

However we are finding it hard to find out information as to Visa requirements to live and possibly work in Panama.

The current plan is to sell our house in the UK which will give us approx £100,000 cash and buy two houses; one to live in and one to rent providing an income.

Whilst we don't particularly want to work, we would like to have the option just in case the rental income doesn't transpire.

However, we are not sure if the above would qualify us for a residential visa and whether we would get a work permit.

If there is anyone out there (particularly from the UK) who may have done something similar and could share experiences, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Kirst and Daz

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Gilgamesh

From: United States
7/25/2004 22:56 EST

The Yahoo group Viviendo en Panama has excellent information in the archives. Some people from the UK on that list will be able to address your particular concerns.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/viviendo_en_panama/

Also our lawyer has an informative website (and formerly lived in the UK). www.matakelly.com She has worked with many people on visas and is totally reliable and a nice person.

I don't believe it is easily possible for immigrants to work in Panama, though if you start a business and employ three Panamanians, you can draw income from that business for yourselves. There are various VISA possibilities.

A lengthy visit is in order if you are considering the big move! We love Panama as do many who have chosen it, but just as many do not and it is costly to move again if you are in that category!

Kathleen

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