Recently, it has occurred to me that many of my clients’ frequently asked questions about Panama are driven by fear. Fear of the Unknown, fear of change, fear of risk-taking. While having a certain level of fear is healthy to some degree, it’s important to assess fear with an open and fact-based mindset. Wouldn’t it be […]
Panama’s healthcare system has gained an international reputation for being one of the best in the world. Countless North American and Europeans are choosing to have medical procedures done in Panama for a fraction of the cost- and they’re doing so with confidence. Whether paying out of pocket, receiving discounts from the Pensionado Program, or using […]
The procedure for applying for a Panama visa is the same whether you are applying for your Pensionado visa or your Friendly Nations visa. (As the former applicant, however, you must also provide proof of having these requirements for a Panama Pensionado Visa.) I have done my best to effectively translate and simplify these requirements, removing […]
Let’s be honest, here. Visiting immigration is one of my least favorite things on the PLANET to do. It’s confusing, lines are long, and it’s just- well- boring. To be fair, though- it’s a small price to pay considering all the various and distinctive benefits of living in Panama. Most of us never have to deal […]
Pre-construction real estate investment in Panama is on the rise. I can’t say I’m surprised, either. When the government announced its multibillion-dollar Panama Canal expansion, I knew prices would once again climb upon completion. The Panama Canal’s Effect on Real Estate Besides attracting thousands of international buyers to Panama, the Canal (whether directly or indirectly) has […]
Are you 18+ years of age? Do you receive any kind of monthly pension over $1,000? Is that pension guaranteed for life? Are you without any serious criminal history? If you answered yes to all, congratulations- you qualify to retire in Panama under the Pensionado Program. Now comes the fun part- proving it! Panama requires you […]
Panama is the place to be, whether you’re looking to retire, relocate, or invest. But finding quality news and information about Panama (especially in English) is often like looking for a needle in a haystack. That’s why I’ve created this monthly newsletter, in which you’ll find important sound bites from the news, events ranging from happy hours to triathlons, information […]
High season is around the corner, and those of us familiar with Panama know just what that means. Soon, our quiet coastal communities will transform into the bustling beach destinations we know them to be. Snowbirds will flock into their seasonal homes, noting the changes of a year gone by, while enchanted vacationers stare with temptation […]
Panama’s Gold Coast- the stretch of Pacific beaches nearest to Panama City- has surfaced as one of the most attractive real estate markets on the modern Latin American landscape. Comprised of coastal communities such as Coronado, Nueva Gorgona, and Punto Barco, the Gold Coast is a utopia of advantages that lay the foundation for an ideal […]
Empresas Bern is pleased to welcome Royal Palm into its iconic family of luxury beachfront condominiums. Royal Palm will grace the pristine shores of Nueva Gorgona on Panama’s Gold Coast, located just 50 minutes from Panama City and 5 minutes from Coronado. As Panama City’s closest beach, Nueva Gorgona has caught the eye of investors looking […]
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