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When we asked expats in Panama if foreigners are allowed to own property, they answered...

"Some years ago the government passed laws limiting "visitor" stays to maximum of 3 months. Property owners apply for and can be granted residency status which may take some time and $$$$, but is a must if the property here will be your primary home," said another in San Carlos, Panama.

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"First and foremost, the Panamanian constitution and Panamanian law allows for both nationals and foreigners to purchase and own titled property in Panama. When someone is planning to move to a tropical paradise like Panama, owning a home, investing in land, acquiring a beach-front property are only some of the reasons why it is important to learn the rules regarding real estate in the Republic of Panama. ," wrote Business Panama from Business Panama Group.

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Joshua Wood 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.

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