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| moving from Canada | 1/2/2009 | Diana Storin |
Q: we are planning to move to Costa Pedasi in 2 years to build a home on a lot we have bought, when ...
A: Welcome to Panama! Regarding visas, first you have to determine which visa you need to apply for; ...
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| duty on furiture | 12/29/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: Diana - It sounds like you have done a lot of research on your move to Panama. I have purchased an ...
A: My research said not to bring any furniture when I moved to Panama.... there is a lot more choice ...
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| RENT OF SMALL APARTMENT - PANAMA | 12/29/2008 | Lorena Milanes |
Q: I am coming to Panama City (Panama) in Feb for 3 months to learn some Spanish. Need a cheap and ...
A: Indeed, since we have become a "popular destination" all prices, specially housing has increased. ...
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| re-locating to Panama | 12/17/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: Bonjour Diana; ..I am a Canadian as well, and will be buying an apartment or townhouse...close to ...
A: Bonjour Tim, Are you from Quebec as well?? Well, you just hit the right expert on this, it is one ...
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| re-locating to Panama | 12/16/2008 | Lorena Milanes |
Q: Hola Lorena; ..I just spent two weeks at Decamaron..fantastic - I love Panama...found a townhouse ...
A: Where are you in Canada ? the reason I ask is because if you are on the coast, for example Victoria ...
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| dual ciizenship | 12/16/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I'm a citizen of the US and panama. I was born in the states and then at 13 I got my citizenship in ...
A: I am neither a Panamanian, nor a US citizen, so I can't tell you 100% my answer will be correct; ...
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| Goldwing in Panama? | 12/9/2008 | Lorena Milanes |
Q: .. Please excuse my use of your forum to ask this question, but I am finding very limited web ...
A: I myself have a Honda and the dealership is very good...considering Panama standards. Before ...
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| Residency/geneology search | 12/8/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: My grandmother was born in Panama between 1908-1915, she was then brought from there back to ...
A: Depending on where you are living, you should contact the Panama Consulate and they might point you ...
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| looking for a Nissan Urvan | 12/6/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: Kree Kirkman 17 Blueberry Lane Heron Montana 59844 I am bringing my family to Panama arriving ...
A: Your question is a lot of different questions, so I'll do my best for a few quick suggestions, and ...
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| car import | 11/30/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I was thinking of shipping a vehicle from either Vancouver or somewhere near san Francisco to ...
A: I normally do not recommend shipping vehicles to Panama...it is expensive and the paperwork trail ...
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| question | 11/27/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: I saw the question about selling the VW beetle, actually Im interested in buy one ! May I receive ...
A: I actually don't know Niklas' e-mail because I replied him through the website, however, I just ...
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| Finding A Good Layer | 11/26/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: I shipped a car into Panama, and there was some damages. Can you recommend a good layer who speaks ...
A: I can recommend the following lawyer who speaks English: Abraham Sofer Abogado-Attorney at Law ...
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| purchasing a new car | 11/26/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: Our daughter will be working in Panama City for three years and is in need of reliable ...
A: I'm glad your daughter has decided on purchasing a new car...new car dealerships are all good and ...
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| Where to buy a mattress | 11/24/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: our condo at Destiny is almost done and we're coming down for Christmas & New Years. We will need to ...
A: Congratulations on your new condo! Regarding the mattress, I can help you with that, please let me ...
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| 20 Year Tax Exemption | 11/24/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: I hope to start building a house in Chiriqui in the next couple of months. How do I apply for the 20 ...
A: To apply for the tax exemption you must have your construction permit approved by June 30, 2009. To ...
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| Business in Panama | 11/24/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: Do you know of a good source of information for doing business in Panama. Thanks
A: Some good sources of information about business in Panama can be found through Amcham ...
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| CROSSING BORDER | 11/20/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: HOW R U MAM ? I AM PLANNING A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP WITH FRIENDS, BUT WE ARE RIDING MOTORCYCLES. ...
A: This is a tough one and I'm not an expert on travelling to Colombia by motorcycle, but one thing is ...
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| first visit to Panama | 11/19/2008 | Lorena Milanes |
Q: Our family of five will be arrive in Panama City on Christmas day. We were hoping to fly to Bocas ...
A: On Christmas Day, December 24th most businesses close early. In regards to your trip to Bocas del ...
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| Moving to Panama | 11/18/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I and my friend are going to move to Panama until the end of the month. Before we are going we would ...
A: Ok, so I can relate to you, I am originally from E.Europe also... 1.Finding a job, is first of all a ...
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| Moving to Panama | 11/17/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I and my friend are going to move to Panama until the end of the month. Before we are going we would ...
A: I understand you have already decided to move to Panama, you are not mentioning where you are coming ...
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| Furniture | 11/17/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I just bought a two bedroom villa on Isla Contadora and need to furnish it completely. I would like ...
A: There are several places where you can shop, I would be very surprised if you find everything in one ...
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| Pensionado bringing a used car into Panama | 11/7/2008 | Leonardo Goffi |
Q: I am a Pensionado from Canada and I am bringing a used car into Panama at the end of November. What ...
A: Not exactly my area of expertise. Consider contacting these customs brokers, its very possible they ...
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| Business contacts | 11/5/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I am from Canada and I have heard about colon free trade zone to buy clothing at very cheap prices ...
A: I am from Canada also, in the hometextile business; I visited the Colon Free Zone and it's indeed a ...
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| Buying a used car in Panama | 11/4/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I just arrived in Panama yesterday and will be here for 5 months. I wondered if you could recommend ...
A: Buying a used car in Panama can be a very good or a very bad experience; the consensus seems to be ...
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| Moving and Working in Panama | 10/30/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: .. I'm considering moving from South Africa to Panama within the next year. To make this more ...
A: Well, it is not so easy...First you have to determine what kind of visa you want to apply for for ...
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| Importing cars from MIami to Panama City | 10/27/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: I am considering bringing a couple cars from Miami to experiment selling cars in Panama. Can you ...
A: This is not an easy question; importing cars into Panama is an expensive hassle; there are duties, ...
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| Working in Panama | 10/26/2008 | Diana Storin |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of moving to Panama from the US. Most of his family live there ...
A: Trying to give you some advice, but you are not mentioning what kind of work you and your husband ...
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| buying used car in panama | 10/20/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: If I purchase a used car in panama is there a law giving me warranty? How would warranty work from ...
A: If you purchase a used car in Panama from most vendors who are not licensed distributors there is no ...
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| health insurance in Panama | 10/13/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: My Husband is 73 and I am 63. We are looking for info regarding health insurance. I have a ...
A: Some hospitals can accept US Insurance companies. Try with San Fernando Hospital. A typical visit ...
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| shipping my car or buying a car in Panama | 10/12/2008 | Lorena Milanes |
Q: I plan on moving to Panama next January. The cost of shipping my car is around 2,500 not counting ...
A: Before selling the car I would contact THE local Toyota dealer here who is, as far as I know the ...
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| Business in Colon | 10/3/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: I have been trying to find the names and details of clothing and other commodity wholesellers in ...
A: You can find information about Colon Free Zone and many wholesalers at www.zonalibre.info. Are you ...
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| Info Panama! | 10/3/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: Buenas tardes, soy argentino de 30 años, recibido de arquitecto y queria saber de las posibilidades ...
A: Hola Patricio: El tema de visa y papeles lo podés arreglar en cuanto estes trabajando. La firma que ...
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| Info Panama! | 10/3/2008 | Lorena Milanes |
Q: Buenas tardes, soy argentino de 30 años, recibido de arquitecto y queria saber de las posibilidades ...
A: Buenas tardes Patricio, Disculpa la demora en contestar, estaba fuera de Panamá y lejos de una ...
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| Info Panama! | 10/3/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: Buenas tardes, soy argentino de 30 años, recibido de arquitecto y queria saber de las posibilidades ...
A: Hola Patricio: Te puedo recomendar que llames a 2 firmas de arquitectos conocidas en la capital: ...
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| immigration lawyer | 10/3/2008 | Jack Silvera |
Q: I heard that to move to Panama from the U.S. requires an immigration lawyer which costs about $1500. ...
A: Immigration Department has been changing laws to make it harder to qualify as an immigrant. ...
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| Visa | 10/1/2008 | Leonardo Goffi |
Q: Does one have to actually have a visa to enter Panama or is it a 90 day stamp in ones passport? Is ...
A: the answer depends on your nationality, as a US citizen, you have to buy a visa card (sold at the ...
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| Panamá | 9/29/2008 | Lorena Milanes |
Q: Cara Lorena, Vou com amigos para New York e faremos uma longa escala no Panamá (+ ou - 12 hrs), ...
A: Hola! No entiendo mucho portugués pero haré lo posible para contestar... :) Si pueden hacer varias ...
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| Car Importing | 9/29/2008 | Leonardo Goffi |
Q: I am interested in shipping cars into Panama for profit.I am a dealer in California now but am ...
A: I like your business concept and think you can do great here in Panama. The thing is that most used ...
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| Car purchase | 9/28/2008 | Leonardo Goffi |
Q: I am in the process of relocating here in Panama. I am currently renting an apartment near downtown ...
A: Todd, if you are looking for a new vehicle, there is a Ricardo Perez Toyota Dealer in avenida ...
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| transporting vehicle usa to panama | 9/26/2008 | Leonardo Goffi |
Q: Aproximatly how much, can you recomend anyone
A: Taxes range between 10 to 15% as far as I know. As far as recommended resources: I did not actually ...
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