I had to record the fact that I had spent some time in Costa Rica, so I took a single photo in Río Claro while I was waiting for a taxi to take me back to Paso Canoas.

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I had to record the fact that I had spent some time in Costa Rica, so I took a single photo in Río Claro while I was waiting for a taxi to take me back to Paso Canoas.

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Hi Don,
I have read on other web sites that they have to leave the country one day every six months, is this only for a tourist visa or is it also for a pensionado visa? on a tourist visa will they renew them every six months indefinatly or is there a limit on how long you can get a tourist visa?
I find your BLOG interesting and check it daily. I’m glad Panama is working so well for you. I have 3 years and 7 months before I can retire to Panama (if the economy holds out).
Thanks for the effort you put into your BLOG so others can enjoy your Panama experiance with you.
There is no requirement to leave Panama if you receive retiree or “pensionado” residence status. You will, however, need to obtain a muilti-visa stamp in your passport, which costs $100 for a two-year visa. This allows you to come and go, as you like.
Good luck on your wait until retirement. Glad you are enjoying the blog and thanks for leaving a comment.