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Betsy Czark On Life in Panama

Betsy Czark has lived with her family in Puerto Armuelles Panama for 11 years.

Americans in Panama Can Get Help From Recent US Coronavirus Bill

Betsy Czark

Notify that Americans abroad are eligible for US coronavirus aid

Updated: April 30, 2020 US Congress has passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The president has signed it into law.   Discover how Americans abroad can access aid.   I want to thank Democrats Abroad and the Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force for providing Read More

UPDATE: Coronavirus Cases & Impact On Daily Life In Panama

Betsy Czark

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UPDATED: August 26, 2020 Day 169 since the first Covid19 case. As of  August 25th, Panama has identified a total of 88381 Covid19 cases (2.06% of the population) Total tests conducted: 313,342 Tests conducted on August 25: 4907 New cases identified on August 25: 896 Positive test Read More

UPDATE: Coronavirus and Panama Travel

Betsy Czark

Notify of extension of Panama travel ban to May 23, 2020

UPDATED: April 22, 2020 Panama had initially closed its airports on March 23rd for 30 days (until April 21). The travel ban now has been extended until May 23rd. Only humanitarian flights are allowed. (If you do enter Panama, you must self-quarantine for 14 days.) Copa & Air Read More

Coronavirus & Panama Travel

Betsy Czark

Info about Corona Virus Panama Travel restrictions

March 15, 2020 Important travel news about travel in and out of Panama. The most recent announcements are about traveling from Panama. Entry From Anywhere Into Panama As of tomorrow, March 16th at 11:59pm tourists won't be allowed entry into Panama. It doesn't matter where these folks are Read More

Week-long Super Tuesday Democrats Abroad Vote

Betsy Czark

Inform about voting in 2020 US Democratic Primary as US Citizen in Panama

Are you an American? Are you a Democrat? You can vote in the Democrats Abroad Presidential primary.  It runs from March 3 - 10th, 2020. Democrats can vote remotely (by computer, mail, or fax) through March 10th.  But only on select dates at 1 of 3 in-person locations in Panama. Keep reading Read More

Should You Form A Panama Corporation? Pros & Cons

Betsy Czark

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February 14, 2020 A heads up, when you buy property in Panama. Many lawyers will urge you to create a corporation first. Often this course of action is presented as the only option. But it isn’t. In the case of Americans, forming a corporation can be a big disadvantage. You do not need Read More

7 Lies Expats Tell Themselves

Betsy Czark

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People who live cross-culturally, for any significant portion of their lives, are often duped. When we first choose to live as foreigners we are prime for the suckering. We are wide-eyed and overflowing with enthusiasm.   We soak up everything that Lonely Planet, Rosetta Stone and Wikipedia have Read More

Finance Your Panama Property Purchase – Your Options

Betsy Czark

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Almost all properties purchased in North America are financed. That is not the case in Panama.   Well, at least not for properties purchased by foreigners. In Panama, most foreigners buy property with cash. Of course, it isn’t usually a cold hard cash payment. Typically it is paid via a Read More

To Dos: Before and During Your Panama Property Search

Betsy Czark

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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 Read More

Delightful Near-The-Beach Property For Sale

Betsy Czark

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The video, below, is a tour of a delightful property. This property is located in the charming beach town of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Please enjoy watching the video. To learn more about this near-the-beach property, click here.  This property is located in the Corazon de Jesus neighborhood Read More

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Panama Covid Restrictions – As of January 14, 2021

As of January 14, 2021, Panama has new Covid-19 movement restrictions. However, some of Read More

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Panama Celebrates Its Independence Days – But Without Parades

November 3, 2020 Today is the first of 5 Independence-related holidays in Read More

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A US Citizen in Panama? You Still Have Time To Vote in Nov 3rd US Election

October 28, 2020 This post is for US Citizens who will be in Panama (or anywhere Read More

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Oct 12th Travel To Panama Update: Req. Covid Test Within 48 Hours And More

It was 48 hours Then it was 96 hours Now it is back to 48 hours. That is, starting Read More

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An Excellent Resource To Discover Rentals in Puerto Armuelles

Are you looking for a rental in Puerto Armuelles? You can contact Frank to help you find Read More

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No 14 Day Quarantine – When Panama Opens To Visitors On October 12th

September 15, 2020 Every month since March, Panama has pushed the date to allow Read More

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Panama Relaxes Curfew & Quarantines – Exceptions for 3 Provinces

Sept. 14, 2020 For most of Panama, today is soul-satisfying. Today, after Read More

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New “Travel To Panama” Rule – Covid19 Test Up To 96 Hours Prior

UPDATED - Oct 1, 2020 UPDATE: As of October 12th, the information in my Read More

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Panama New Reopening Plan – Borders Open October 12

Some good news! Yesterday, August 25, Panama announced an updated schedule to reopen the Read More

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I just published a book! It explores everything you need to confidently buy Panama real Read More

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