April 26, 2017 Just yesterday, the National Assembly voted. And it voted yes. Finally, after many delays Del Monte can grow bananas in Puerto Armuelles. This is excellent news for the economy of Puerto Armuelles and its district of Baru. It will also be good for many folks in Bocas del Read More
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Easy Path To Panama Work Permit, Just Got Harder
Until recently, if you obtained a Friendly Nations visa, you could then easily get a work permit. It is still easy to get a Friendly Nations visa. But it is no longer easy to subsequently apply for a work permit. New Rules On February 15, 2017, the Ministry of Labor issued a new work permit Read More
The End of Permanent Tourist in Panama
Updated: March 24, 2017 Panama is saying enough is enough! Too many people are living in Panama, but not bothering to obtain legal residency. Panama has made some quick changes to stop that. As of March 6th, you cannot renew your Panama Tourist Visa, unless you leave Panama for at least 30 Read More
Carnival in Panama – The What, Where & Whys
It is carnival ("carnavales") time in Panama. Carnival is celebrated the 4 days prior to Ash Wednesday. For most of Panama it is a family holiday. However, for about 12 towns in Panama, Carnival is a full-throttle celebration with parades, floats, queens, music, dancing, and costumes. I Read More
Panamanian Sancocho – A Delicious Chicken Soup
Sancocho is Panama's national dish. There are versions of sancocho throughout Latin America, but it is particularly beloved in Panama. At heart, Sancocho is a delicious stew that you could have at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many claim the soup is even the perfect tonic for a hangover. A Read More
Did You Remember To Prove You’re Alive?
Over 200 Americans in Panama will not get their US Social Security checks next month (Feb. 2017). This is because those folks didn't file the required "proof of life" form. So if you didn't turn in your form, your February 3rd, 2017 check will be suspended. Don't worry, you can get your Read More
Internet Access & Providers in Panama
I don't know about you, but one of the first things I think of when I get to a new place is internet access. Overall, Panama has pretty good internet access. It doesn't compare to the US or Canada, but for Central America it is excellent. One reason for this is that Panama, specifically Panama Read More
Why Get Residency In Panama
Updated March 16, 2017 There are many reasons to live in Panama. You don't need a residency visa to enjoy most them. However, there are practical and concrete reasons to get a resident permit. Americans may have more reasons to get a Panama residency than other foreigners, but every Read More
Send Your Vote To USA – Free – At US Consulate
This year, 2016, you can mail your voter registration and your ballot -- postage free -- from the US Consulate in Panama City. There are several websites that will help you both register to vote and vote. In many cases you can do these online. Some states allow voting by email or fax. Read More
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