What should I pack when moving to Panama?
We asked people living in Panama to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
"Before moving to Panama, check basic legal documents such as passport ID, drivers license, credit card, tax return and bank statements, police record, all apostilled. If you want to open a bank account or start applying for residency, these documents will be important. Other practical stuff: Breathable t-shirts (2-3 pairs); Quick-dry shorts (1-2 pairs); 1 pair of full-length pants; Long-sleeved outer layer; Rain jacket; Light puffy jacket; Workout clothes for hikes & adventures; Bathing suits/board shorts," wrote Business Panama from Business Panama Group.
The Business Panama Group (“BusinessPanama”) is a well-established group of companies, professionals and alliance partners promoting and facilitating business, investments, real estate, immigration and tourism in Panama by providing information, business, legal and investment services to individual and corporate investors.
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The Business Panama Group (“BusinessPanama”) is a well-established group of companies, professionals and alliance partners promoting and facilitating business, investments, real estate, immigration and tourism in Panama by providing information, business, legal and investment services to individual and corporate investors.
Click connect to have our partner, Business, contact you via e-mail and/or phone.
"I brought everything I wanted. Especially specialty items that are harder to get here since I am a cook. My husband brought his tools. I brought too many clothes. I am glad I did not bring my furniture. We live in shorts and flip flops and little dresses. We shipped everything down in a shared container for a very reasonable price," explained one expat living in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
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What should I pack when moving to Panama?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
