The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup 116: How To Move To Panama Or Use It As Your Plan-B Residency – Mikkel Thorup
WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
- Mikkel's story about moving to Panama
- Why did he move here?
- Facts about the country
- Cost of living in Panama
- Standard of living
- Medical facilities
- International Insurance
- Tax
- “Free Trade Zones” In Panama
- Banking and Financial sector
- Residency
- Lockdowns
- Mikkel's opinion of Panama
- Popular places to live
- Learning Spanish
- and more!
HOW TO FIND MIKKEL'S WORK
- Feel free to reach out to me here if you want to move forward with your visa and come to Panama, I will do my best to help!
- Please, continue this conversation at ExpatMoneyForum.com
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If you are looking for a backup residency, Panama is a good option because it is affordable and you only need to visit the country one day every two years. It's a tropical country, with warm weather all year round. Taxes are almost nonexistent, no standing military, lots of expats, lots of freedom (outside of covid), a high standard of living, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. These are just some of the reasons Panama might be a good option for you, listen in to the episode for everything you will need to know to make it a reality.Mentioned in this episode:
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