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Actually no. Panama is an "Associate member" not a "Full member". Although this can make going into Panama from Mercosur countries easier, it doesn't mean anyone can just go and live and work there. Also, as per current law, everyone needs a passport in order to enter Panama. Someone just trying to go through immigration at the airport with only a cedula won't work. Should any immigration rules change with regards to joining Mercosur, it would be stated in due time. For now, passports and visas (when applicable) are needed. Also, Mercosur is more similar to NAFTA, not quite the integrated state like the EU. In fact, both organizations were established around the same time. Mid 90s.

Great info, I have a question. If a foreign national; like a Canadian or French citizen , has permanent residency in Panama, do they also have similar movement in Mercosur as long as they present their Panamanian id?

This is really Not good for any of these countries. Panamá for example, yes there are Panamanians and many from other countries without a job. On December 2025 the unemployment rate went up, again, to a total of 9.5%. The new government still has not taken control over the corruption, coming from the same people that were elected to love and protect their people and country. My Panamá is a Beautiful small country with amazing people, that unfortunately, have not find their real voices to say Enough people in the government, you All are our employees, We put you there to protect this Country and serves US, the people!! I pray that one day Panamá 🇵🇦 will be, at least, the same country I miss from just 15 or 20 years ago. In the mean time, corruption is the owner of Panamá!!

Can you tell me what paper work is required?

I have not heard that immigration is part of this Panama/Mercosur deal yet. I think we are getting ahead of ourselves here. I thought the same when I heard it, but immigration doesnt seem to be on the table yet... Unless I have completely missed something???

Very useful information. Thank you!

Thank you.

Great job on this video. Interesting you are in UY, I thought you were in Panama.

Not heard of this so far! So thank you for letting us know. Do you think that the money someone can make in Panamá is such that people really want to come here from other countries to work?

OR, you all could come visit and live in Suriname 🙂

Great info!

Eight-Star Venezuela 🇻🇪 NOT original signatory of the Treaty of Asuncion. Maduro Ambassador to Paraguay attempted to organize a Coup there...

What about having a Mexican passport?

Makes no difference to anyone that's not a citizen. If you're an expat this doesn't apply. So why is this here? I'm not following the reasoning here, since this channel is for expats.

I have a Panama cedula and a US citizen can I qualify?

Milei mentioned recently that he wants Argentina to LEAVE Mercosur.

There is no such a thing as a Guyanan. Someone from Guyana is called a Guyanese.

Can you do this with a e cedula or do you need citizenship? Thanks for the information

Do you answer emails?

Guys your videos are so wonderful and very informative. You have by far been our favourite tour guides on our own journey. Many thanks 🙏🏻 ❤

Can't wait to get freah fish. I'm not squirmish at all. I grew up fishing with my family. Thanks for sharing

This is a gem. I might have to take Panama off my retirement list

You're getting ripped off paying an annual fee.

Does native Panamanian live is these so called better homes or are they people coming from other countries like U.S?

All the houses look the same. Don’t like that. 👎🏽

Hello there. I just thought you should know a few more things about Uruguay! First, you don't need an attorney to get your permanent residency. We got ours in 2 months using a Uruguayan woman who specializes in helping expats get their residencies. She's been doing this for over 17 years and the scene you described has never been the case with her. We decided not to use Chickendance 😂because for residency it was much more expensive than what we paid for the same service. Another thing is that you never have to have permanent residency if you don't mind going out of the country every 3 months to get your passport stamped. The USA is much harder on people wanting visas or residency in the USA than Uruguay will ever be. We've lived here for 5 years and counting. We don't live in Montevideo but in a smaller beach town. Our residency with our helpful person went without a hitch. Finally, everyone supposes that everyone who wants to retire outside the USA wants to live in a hot and humid place which is definitely not the case. One of my family members believed the hype about Panama and decided to try it for 6 months. It was definitely not sweetness and light. Quite the contrary. Many of the expats were not inclusive and if you don't have a car, it is truly a mess to go places such as the grocery store, the doctor, the pharmacy, and to get your gas and water delivered. The culture shock was huge. And this was someone who was excited and thought everything was in place. The place she had rented was rented out from under her before she got there and she had to share a place with another person. The heat and especially humidity were killers! Many love 4 seasons and enjoy the contrasts they provide - hot summer, delightful autumn, cold winter but no snow, and a delightful spring.

Lucero is what I call "two beers and a rush/emergency to the tomb"

❤Loved the tour...especially the music editing!

This will be inflammatory to some, and the cyber hangman may come for me, but here goes: I’ve traveled to many countries and I do have my sights on Panama, but when I hear Americans invite other Americans because a particular place is safe or the people are nice, I think of the crime and ugly hearts of SOME in my beloved America and wonder, HOW LONG before I’m running away from my new safe country? I know there’s crime everywhere in the world, but in America, we have it coming from every direction, including people from other countries who bring their violent behavior here. Sometimes I wish we could just hide paradise.

prices per lb or kilo?

How’s this working for you now? Trump the guy who bankrupted six times, the great all mighty businessman convicted felon . And you think he gives a shit about you or any of us? This guy is crazy! Trump wants to eliminate all overtime and unions too! This video is crap! You guys feel for it all, drank the kolaid just like maga does. Unsubscribed RN.

Chitre looks just like many rural communities in the USA. Maybe Donald Trump can talk to the Panama government and they together agree to make Panama into a USA state. That would be amazing. I would love to retire in Panama. But my husband is very worried about the drug cartels and human traffickers who run the countries like dictators. Is Panama less corrupt? How safe is it to drive there from the USA? Is it safe enough to create a travel group?

6:27: A young woman went into a coma they all thought she was dead this was also somewhere in South America, they put her body into one of those large tomb enclosures. Her husband cried every day at that tomb stone and heard her voice calling for him and screaming for him to take her out of the tomb. He called for help they opened up the tomb but by the time she got to the hospital she actually died from the weakness and stress that this burial had caused her. I strongly urge all religious people to put the person before the religious customs. Let the person lay on the grass for at least two days. Same with animals. When there are ants going into the eyes then the body is dead and does not wake up again. Sorry for the negativity but this is very important for the sake of the survivors of strokes or other health complications which can cause them to go into comas.

Thank you ❤❤❤

Great interview. I was in Portugal 4 months ago and went to Lisbon and Porto and I found Lisbon to look almost exactly like San Francisco. I live in the Bay Area California so I knew what I was feeling and seeing! I felt very safe in Lisbon day and night but I would not say this in SF at night . This was a great interview. So informative!

Great information. I’m visiting panama in March . My question is if I could just bring the things I need to meet with the lawyer without buying Jackie’s guide until I know for sure I like the country enough to know if I even want to live there. My understanding is you need to start the process while your there. I do want to buy Jackie’s guide but not until after my first visit to see if I even like it in Panama. Do you suppose I could bring my information with me in case I do like it and meet a lawyer for a simple consultation then move on to a getting the visa after I see the country first, so then I do not need to return for awhile. I just hate to pay so much for Jackie’s guide which I know is very valuable but not until I know for sure I want to stay in Panama. I’m single so I’m assuming the lawyer will be $1100. I’m confused, I thought you guys lived in Mexico. 😊

Hi Pat and Viv. It is 1/29/25 and I got my Driver's License today at the same facility and clinic. I'm glad you did this video as I new that renewal would be pretty much the same as the 1st time though somewhat easier since you are doing a renewal. I used the attorney that we prepaid for everything else. The senior discount was a big savings. We are staying at the Marriott Apartments because of your review and think it is a great place. Breakfast is a good deal yet I am talking with management to see if we can do better. We also stayed at TRYP by Wyndham, near the Waymore Hotel. Our room didn't have a kitchenette but the per night cost was less than the Marriott and breakfast was included. I would recommend this hotel. I would also recommend using Uber to get around as language isn't required as the driver knows where to pick you up and drop you off. In addition, it's a lot cheaper than a cab and the vehicle(s) are in better condition, usually. A word of caution is to double check your pickup and destination before you commit. I got hit with a cancellation charge because the driver thought we were several blocks away. We will probably use Zu in the future. Thanks for all you do.

I love these smaller homes! This community is gorgeous! I’m preparing to retire in 2 to 3/yrs and want a smaller house to maintain. I have a question for you! I am actually visiting Boquete next month and wondered if I should rent a small truck or suv vs a car to navigate throughout the areas to look at nearby neighborhoods and other towns? I am wondering why you guys didn’t choose to make Panama your home?

So with the SIM, is the way it is supposed to work is that you insert the SIM into your US phone and it will work? I understand you had issues with the one you got but is that generally how it works in the Panama and in Europe?

I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I'm in the US and granted these are extraordinary times in the US but I think if I moved to Panama I'm not sure I'd want to surround myself with expats. I've never lived in another country and maybe I'm wrong but part of the reason I'd want to leave the US is to get away from Americans. I guess when you say expats there are people from many other countries but I think I'd prefer to immerse myself in local culture.

Panama is what I'm looking at. No interest in Mexico. Not safe and to corrupt. Thanks for the great information.

Congrats on being back in beautiful Panama! Top notch video. Thank you.

Cool

Thanks, very helpful.

Hi.. is black pepper farming done in Panama

Thank you for sharing your trip. It was kind of you to film this for all of us. Having said that....Just like I have seen in the past 3 years in Costa Rica...the prices have been driven by North Americans moving in and pricing out the very people who own this land. This is how they treat the very people who gave them the privilege of getting a visa here. I understand rising prices....I live in America...but this is just plain greed.

Does it say on your boarding pass or whatever, what conveyer belt your bags will be at or do you have to read the digital sign to see which belts belong to which Airlines

Thank you so much for your feedback!!

Loved your video on the Pensionado visa. How can I get the name and contact information for your attorney?

I am 59.5 yrs old and have a 401 k with my current employer, a Roth IRA and then I have an old 401k from an employer many years ago in which it has grown to $105 k now. I’m not sure if I should roll that on over with my Roth or invest it into insured CDs. I may retire in 2 yrs so none of my investments are needed yet but I’m scared I’m going to take a hit under this current administration and not sure how to protect all of my investments and still contributing heavily to my current employers 401k. I am just feeling uneasy. I do enjoy listening to your advice videos on money. Thanks for these tips!!