Panama Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Panama. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Panama.
Visas & Permits
- Visas for Panama: Requirements and application procedures
- Residency permits & Naturalization: Types of permit and application procedures
- Work permits: Types of permit and application procedures
- Apostilles: What are they and how to obtain them?
- Driving License: Whether you need one and how to apply
Jobs
- Introduction: The Panamanian job market
- Looking for work: Where to look for a job in Panama
- Work contracts: Your rights and responsibilities
- Working in Panama: Working hours, culture, working conditions
- Labour law: An introduction to the Panamanian Labour Law
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The housing and rental market in Panama
- Getting Started: How to search for accommodation
- Renting in Panama City: In what neighbourhoods?
- Rental regulations: Contracts and leasing arrangements
- Moving in: Utilities and domestic staff
Property
- Introduction: An introduction to buying property in Panama
- Getting started: Where to find your dream property
- The purchasing process: How to buy in Panama?
- Financing your property: What you need to know about taxes and mortgages
Health
Money
- An introduction: Panamanian currency
- Bank accounts: How to open a bank account in Panama
- Money in Panama: Credit cards and currency exchange
Language
- An introduction: Languages and dialects in Panama
- Learning Spanish: Tips & Tricks on learning the language
Telephone & Internet
- Getting started: Telephone providers in Panama
- Mobile Phones: All you need to know about mobile phones in Panama
- Internet: How to get Internet at home
Education
- Introduction: The Panamanian education system
- Public schools in Panama: An introduction to public schools in Panama
- Universities: University degrees, tuition and the application process
- Private Schools in Panama: International schools, religious schools and other private institutions
Travel & Leisure
Culture
- Etiquette in Panama: Social situations, tipping and other conditions
- Top 10 experiences in Panama: Enjoy the country while you are here
- Traditional dances of Panama: Folklore and tradition in music
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad