Chiriqui, Panama
One expat in Panama said that he would encourage any one who is thinking about moving overseas to take the plunge...
Potrerillos, Chiriqui
I chose to move to Panama because I have a Panamanian wife and wanted to bring her back to her home country after 30 years of wonderful marriage.
I chose Panama because I was stationed in Panama while in the military where I met my wonderful Panamanian wife.
Full time
I lived and traveled all over the world while service g in the US Military including Panama
10 years in Panama
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Just Panama
Dealing with the oppressive US Government
freedom and economic prosperity
move all of my assets over seas in advance of my arrival
quiet and stress free
I built my home on property we purchased 20 years ago
Residence visa based on marriage to a Local National
By far exceeded my financial goals and predictions
Establishing a financial network including a local bank and access to your retirement income typically kept in a US bank
$2000 or more per month
Yes, Panama has first world medical care but also has third word cares and everything between
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Occasionally however most is of a petty nature based on lax security on the part of the victim however there is a new threat slowly emerging with home invasion but still quite rare.
We need a car where we live however there is an abundance of public transportation including bus and taxi.
Yes, we have a wireless system that receives the internet signal via a line of sight antenna
I would encourage any one who is thinking about moving overseas to take the plunge before it's too late and the US Gov. makes it to difficult to expatriate.
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Great report ! Thank you. Just to add . . . ONE of the many benefits to living here in Chiriqui Province: The geographical diversity ! Mountains, Rivers, Volcano/highest peak in Panama AND the land of greatest food production. Not to mention the BEACHES! Check out www.coconutbeachcommunity.com
SouthernCrossingThree very important points were covered in this report in my opinion. 1) the importance of getting assets out of the US before expatriating. I predict strict currency controls and oppressive taxation are coming 2) leaving the US ASAP due to likely restrictions on freedom of travel when (not if - it will happen as history teaches us) the next 9/11 type event occurs there will be opportunity for the government to further tighten and restrict freedom of travel again using the event to install drastic measures such as Patriot Act, Homeland Security etc. Biometric monitoring and snooping is coming even more-so than already revealed 3) recognition of the oppressive nature of the US govt. Nothing need be said regarding this obvious fact I thank you for this report and am glad for your smart move! We are making plans to do the same soon...
guestIt should be mentioned that the small town POTRERILLOS( one thousand 400 people) is close to David , a major city( 144 000 people). Volcan is a more attractive location with temperate weather year-long. Volcan is about 45 minutes from David. If you look around, you will find 2-bedroom homes for rent for 250 - 300 dollars a month, unfurnished.
sakman112351Just one question: What is the US government doing that is making it difficult to expatriate? Sincerely, Stefan K--sakman112351
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