Expat Guide to Living in Coronado

Whether you're already living in Coronado or preparing to move to Coronado, our Expat Guide to Living in Panama offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Coronado. For answers to specific questions, visit our Panama Forum to talk with expats in Coronado.

Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Coronado

An expat in Coronado, Panama recommends Dr. Levy for general care. She has health insurance, but explained that his fees are low even if you don't have insurance.

Living in Coronado, Panama

A retiree to Coronado, Panama enjoys the relaxed lifestyle and friendly locals. The biggest challenge to retiring there has been the difficulty having his service dog accepted in the same way it would be accepted everywhere in the United States. Most locals view dogs as guard dogs and there are no special accommodations for service dogs.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Coronado handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Coronado by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Coronado Reports

What are people's priorities in Coronado - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Coronado:

Living in Coronado, Panama

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Coronado? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Coronado? Help others moving to Coronado by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Coronado with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Coronado, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Coronado. If you are already living in Coronado, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Coronado by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Coronado? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Coronado by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Coronado? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Coronado? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Panama City, Panama

An expat in Panama City, Panama shares her experience with settling into a new culture and how the experience has been a surprise for her given her present stage of life.

An expat in Panama City, Panama shares her experience with settling into a new culture and how the experience has been a surprise for her given her present stage of life....

An Expat Discusses Living in Coronado, Panama

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Expats, global nomads and retirees are drawn to Panama's ease of residency, low taxes (Panama does not tax on worldwide income), friendly Panamanians who always put family first, inexpensive healthcare and laid back lifestyle. Like any country, life in Panama does come with a few challenges. This articles covers all of these topics and more.

Panama Visas & Residency

This article covers the ins and outs of the most common tourist and residency visas that expats and global nomads obtain when moving to and living in Panama. How long you can stay in Panama without a visa (or on a tourist visa depending upon your citizenship)? What are the advantages of becoming a legal resident of Panama? Would I qualify for the Friendly Nations Visa? How old do I have to be to qualify for the Pensionado Visa? How do I apply for a work permit in Panama? It also addresses how and why some expats choose to become citizens of Panama.

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From lower cost of living to affordable healthcare and beachfront living, expats discuss the top reasons they moved to Central America.

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Expats living in Panama talk about making the big move to Panama, what they wish they had brought (and left behind), visas, culture shock, cost of living and more. It's a must read for anyone thinking about moving to Panama.