Moving Guides for Panama

Nearly all of Panama’s 17 international schools are in Panama City, tuition runs from US$5,800 to over US$20,000 a year, and the most sought-after schools have waitlists that can extend two years. Here’s what expat families need to know before they commit to a neighborhood.

Panama’s internet is fast in the city and unreliable in the countryside. Here’s how Tigo and Más Móvil compare, what speeds to expect by region, and how to apply for home internet as an expat.

Panama’s Pensionado Visa grants permanent residency from day one, requires a US$1,000/month lifetime pension, and comes with legally mandated discounts on restaurants, flights, utilities, and healthcare. Here’s exactly how it works.

A 40-foot container from the US to Panama costs US$15,000-US$20,000 and residents can import used household goods duty-free up to US$10,000. Here’s whether shipping makes sense and how to do it right.

Panama City has a modern metro, Uber and DiDi, and cheap buses. Outside the capital, public transport thins and a car becomes necessary. Here’s every transport option, what it costs, and how expats use each one.

Panama offers everything from cosmopolitan city life to highland coffee towns and Caribbean island communities. Here’s an honest breakdown of where expats actually settle, and how to find the right fit.

Panama drives on the right, uses USD at the pump, and has roads ranging from excellent highways to sections that close in rain. Here’s what to know about rules, road conditions, and handling accidents.

Panama’s crime index of 42.7 ranks it among the safer countries in Central America. Petty theft is the realistic risk in most expat areas; violent crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods most residents never visit.