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Moleman
  8/30/2016 08:05 EST

Hi everyone! I'm planning on applying for a pensionado visa and looking for recommendations of people or companies that you have experience with, both positive and negative are welcome. I'm coming from Switzerland so people with previous experience with Swiss applications would be a bonus.
Thanks and cheers

ranadelnorte
  8/30/2016 10:37 EST

Hello and welcome! There are many suggestions for good lawyers to be found on the forum if you use the search function.
I suggest you contact 3-4 (the initial consultation will be free), and based on that experience decide who is most responsive, informed about your particular situation, and seems like someone you could work with.
Be aware that fees for translation of your documents will be about 20% higher if they are not in English.
Good luck!

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XSMEMORIES
  8/30/2016 11:37 EST

Wie gahts? The lawyer i have used for over 20 yrs, and have recommend to many is Valentino Martinez he will respond to you're e-mail his e-mail is [email protected] uf Wieder Luege Sheila at [email protected]

Moleman
  9/1/2016 07:07 EST

Hi thanks for the reply and info. I did have a look through but latest thread I could find with details was from 2013. I'll check again to see if I missed some.

Any idea how much I should expect to pay (translations aside) for the process?

Moleman
  9/1/2016 07:12 EST

Danke alles gut! Thanks for the reference,I will be contacting him among others shortly.
Tschüss!

Any other recommendations from board members are welcome!

ranadelnorte
  9/1/2016 07:57 EST

Professional fees for lawyers range from $1,300 to over $5,000. Your choice. As I've said here many times, in my opinion it is best to avoid "package deals" from a law firm; these tend to be padded. That said, you can expect to spend $250 in Ministry of Immigration fees, plus translation, notarization, medical certificate, etc. For a total of $500-$1,000 depending on your case. To this of course must be added the cost of obtaining, notarizing, and apostilling your documents in your home country. All this is fully detailed if you use the search function.

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Kovalenko & Vera is a Panamanian law firm that specializes in immigration law, corporate law, real estate law, banking, contract negotiation, taxes and flag registry. With more than 20 years of professional practice, Kovalenko & Vera builds lasting relationships with our clients to ensure your interests are safeguarded.
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SunsetSteve
  9/1/2016 19:42 EST

There have been many lawyer recommendations over the past few weeks (not years). And the business services link on the left side of this page contains some as well.

lrose
  9/1/2016 21:41 EST

Hi my name is Lizi Rose, I am an Immigration attorney I can assist you with your retiree visa app for $1,500.00 payable 50% up front.

VisasPanama
  9/2/2016 15:52 EST

Hello Moleman,

We would like to offer you our Immigration Legal Services.

Please don´t hesitate to contact us.

Visit our website for more info and competitive legal fees: www.Visas-Panama.com

Clients reference at your request.

Joseph Isaza
[email protected]
Cel: + 507 6643 7000 (Whatsapp Ready)
Tel: + 507 774 1097 (Office)

BoqueteGirl
  9/2/2016 18:36 EST

Please be VERY cautious of Attorney's who have to solicit on these web sites. Just fair warning. It can cost you a ton of money. Take the recommendations of a fellow Expat who has gone through the process. You can PM any one of us for a recommendation. I talk by experience. My first Attorney cost me much $$$$. Just a little FYI

dumluk
  9/2/2016 20:17 EST

@Lizi Rose Would that be just your fee LIzi? $1500? Or is that all in? Pls be more specific.........

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Kovalenko & Vera is a Panamanian law firm that specializes in immigration law, corporate law, real estate law, banking, contract negotiation, taxes and flag registry. With more than 20 years of professional practice, Kovalenko & Vera builds lasting relationships with our clients to ensure your interests are safeguarded.
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scotty555
  9/3/2016 13:20 EST

Moleman,

I'm retired from the US and have lived in Panama since 2011. My wife is an immigration attorney here with clients from several countries including Italy. She is fluent in Spanish, English and Italian. Her rates are reasonable and her results are impressive.
PM me for contact information. Best of luck to you and welcome to Panama. Scott

lrose
  9/3/2016 19:15 EST

Hello dumluk this is Lizi Rose, the answer to your questions would be yes if it's only one applicant.
My contact e-mail is [email protected] my contact number 69531136

tombseekers
  9/4/2016 19:08 EST

Word of warning. In Panama it is against the law (and you will be charged) for giving a negative review of any Panamanian business or service. Wait until you get here and ask people in your community as you will get factual information. We were given a name several years ago who came with glowing reports BUT he got so busy that his legal work was slow and shoddy. There are a few in Boquete that I would give a verbal big thumbs down.

dumluk
  9/4/2016 21:03 EST

Not clear Lizi........yes, all in or yes, just your fee plus all the extras? Apostilled documents, basic $250 immigration solicitation fee, etc..........

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