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RealAlaskan1Member03 November 2010 07:08:36

Hi.
I'm considering "retirement" to Panama, Costa Rica, Belize or Ecuador. Panama seems the most attractive.

Currently I have guaranteed income from two sources that is just $2 a month less than the minimum required monthly amount in Panama.

I'm a writer and photographer and have reliable ways of earning other income via the Internet.

Is it ever possible to get an exception/waiver on the minimum income requirement when one is that close? By next year, the amounts will increase for at least one of my guaranteed income sources, but for a variety of reasons I'd like to make a move before that if possible.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

beacon New member

Member since 20 October 2010

beaconNew member09 November 2010 06:38:21

08 Nov
Hi, RealAlaskan1- For immigration/residency/pensionado requirements in Panama, I strongly suggest u consult a trusted
Panamanian lawyer. "Word of mouth" is good way to begin search. Ask other expats to refer their lawyers. Residency/
immigration policies r always subject to change & u need the
most updated info available to make an informed decision. I will return to Panama 20 Jan 2011 to establish my pensionado
residency, granted March 2009. I have a fine Panamanian lawyer
who did great work for me at reasonable prices. Best of luck in your endeavors.
Informatively, beacon

aramos33445 Member

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aramos33445Member16 November 2010 20:27:28

1200 dollars CD at 2% will give you enough income to take care of the problem.

beacon New member

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beaconNew member16 March 2013 16:55:47

16 March 2013. HI, again, RealAlaskan1. Beacon, here. Am temporarily living in Las Tablas, Panama until return US 24 June 2013. Return Panama temporarily sometime mid-Jan 2014. Please let me know if u want my English-speaker, Panamanian lawyer's contact info in Panama City. LAS Tablas is just lovely...small, friendly,affordable town about 4 hr bus from Panama City, cooling breezes & little to no humidity. Hope u r doing well.

Cheers...beacon

beacon New member

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beaconNew member16 March 2013 17:00:52

16 Mar. Hi, RealAlaskan1...Best consultant trusted Panamanian lawyer for current exceptions to Pensionado Visa(PV)requirements.

Cheers...beacon

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ChristineViP18 March 2013 06:54:06

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@beacon - please note that this is an old thread.

Thank you.

thematrixx Member

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thematrixxMember27 April 2013 06:09:10

Hi, I read your post... and would like to ask if you can share the name of your lawyer. I'm also short of the required minimum.

Thanks,

Char

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AurélieViP29 April 2013 10:34:47

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@Char:

Christine wrote:
- please note that this is an old thread.

Thank you.

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