Not sure what visa type you need to enter Panama? Whether you’re looking to retire, work remotely, or get married, there is a visa option for you. Here is a quick overview of the visa types in Panama so you can start planning your move! We’ll discuss: General Requirements and Documents Types of Visa in … Read more
Have you decided to buy a Panama property? Most likely, you have never bought an overseas property before. With such an unfamiliar task, it is good to have some guidance. In this post, I suggest questions to ask before and during your property search. First, take your time. There are plenty of properties available. Don’t … Read more
Despite being self-proclaimed Panama experts, we were once scammed in a property purchase. Being Panama experts means having learned some things the hard way. We’ll share our what happened with you here. We hope you can benefit from the lessons we learned. Don’t Make Emotional Purchase We have made dozens of property purchases safely and without regret … Read more
Rights of Possession (ROP) land is somewhat unique to Latin America. It often makes North Americans uneasy. But the concept is not as unfamiliar as you may think. A little history may help. In the beginning, land in Panama did not belong to anyone. The indigenous people used it collaboratively. Then the Spanish came. They declared all … Read more
October 31, 2015 Over the past 8 years of living in Panama, Betsy and I have overwhelmingly heard mostly happy stories from other expats about buying a property in Panama. However, the few sad stories that we have heard have mostly involved an inexperienced expat investor signing a contract with an unscrupulous expat to buy … Read more
Technically no, but foreigner often do own Panama land within 10K of the border. The red lines on the map above, represents approximately 10K. What is Panama's 10 kilometer rule? Panama's constitution prohibits foreign ownership of land located less than 10 kilometers from its borders. This impacts Panama property within 10K of both Costa Rica and Columbia. … Read more
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How to buy Panama real estate with confidence and ease, written by the family that lives in Puerto Armuelles.
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Titled beachfront and ocean-view property in Puerto Armuelles, from a family that has lived here for over 13 years.
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