I have been considering moving to Panama City, Panama for some time. Eventually it became time to stop considering it and, seriously, just do it. This time, I took my internet ready computer and searched for relevant information to assist me in planning a move to Panama City, Panama.
I wanted to know what to expect, when, and from whom; I wanted to know how to get to the places I needed to get to and by when; and I wanted to know how much I would be required to spend, in order for the government to leave me alone and allow me to peacefully coexist in sunny Panama.
The first, and possibly the most important piece of information I heard about moving to Panama, is that US citizens must present a valid passport upon entry. Actually, I will probably not be allowed on the airplane without a passport, no matter where I am coming from. They cost money, take effort, and take time, but I must acquire one before I can begin to get into motion towards Panama City, Panama.
Getting a US passport will take either 2-3 weeks or 4-6 weeks from the date of application, depending on the amount I want to pay and the time I want to wait. As always, money is the inverse of time.
Here’s the U.S. passport link I took: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Now, I have the right to enter the country as a tourist. All US citizens must acquire a tourist card from a Panamanian embassy, or any airline flying into Panama. As a tourist, US citizens are allowed to remain for three months, after which tourists must apply for the one additional three month extension. All U.S. tourists are allowed to stay in Panama for 180 days, with no visa renewal.
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