Comments on: Tragedies On The Horizon http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/ "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." - James Dean Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:21:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Don Ray http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22578 Don Ray Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:35:53 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22578 Greg as a follow-up, I put out several feelers on the site that you posted and it appears that the site is in error and has been documented as being in error. Mark that one up as unfounded. Greg as a follow-up, I put out several feelers on the site that you posted and it appears that the site is in error and has been documented as being in error. Mark that one up as unfounded.

]]> By: Sylvain Duford http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22569 Sylvain Duford Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:14:47 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22569 And I was also not implying that there is anything wrong with exploiting the loopholes. My point is that if you are doing so, you are taking a big risk and should be prepared to live with the consequences when the loophole closes. And I was also not implying that there is anything wrong with exploiting the loopholes. My point is that if you are doing so, you are taking a big risk and should be prepared to live with the consequences when the loophole closes.

]]> By: Don Ray http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22556 Don Ray Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:04:55 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22556 Hi Doug. I am certain that Sylvain did not mean to imply that all people using the tourist visa were doing so in order to avoid a permanent commitment and understand that the word "loophole" has a negative connotation. I think he just was saying that even when doing so in the past there was an implied risk. I am also surprised at the age change for for Private Company Pensions. Many companies have provided retirement at an age earlier then 65. Hi Doug. I am certain that Sylvain did not mean to imply that all people using the tourist visa were doing so in order to avoid a permanent commitment and understand that the word “loophole” has a negative connotation. I think he just was saying that even when doing so in the past there was an implied risk.

I am also surprised at the age change for for Private Company Pensions. Many companies have provided retirement at an age earlier then 65.

]]> By: Doug Herbert http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22553 Doug Herbert Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:36:12 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22553 Don, I find it distressing to read something like Sylvain wrote. It is made to sound like exploitation is on most of our minds. I am sure there are many in the same boat we are, who wish residency, but are currently held back due to Govt. restrictions. The 'snowbird' idea has been going on for years in many countries, and although we don't want to go that routine, I don't find a problem with it, as long as it is not hurting the country of second residence. I am sure in most cases, that country is making money off these people. I hope the Govt. comes to its senses soon, and realizes the many thousands of dollars this will cost them. I would think they would be making it easier to settle there, not harder. This is just my opinion though. Don,
I find it distressing to read something like Sylvain wrote. It is made to sound like exploitation is on most of our minds. I am sure there are many in the same boat we are, who wish residency, but are currently held back due to Govt. restrictions. The ’snowbird’ idea has been going on for years in many countries, and although we don’t want to go that routine, I don’t find a problem with it, as long as it is not hurting the country of second residence. I am sure in most cases, that country is making money off these people.
I hope the Govt. comes to its senses soon, and realizes the many thousands of dollars this will cost them. I would think they would be making it easier to settle there, not harder. This is just my opinion though.

]]> By: Don Ray http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22548 Don Ray Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:09:04 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22548 Well as long as that is official, it is a huge change. Well as long as that is official, it is a huge change.

]]> By: Greg http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22546 Greg Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:50:16 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22546 Looks like another impediment to many seeking pensionado visas may have recently been established. http://www.lawyers-abogados.net/en/Services/Immigration/panama-pensioner-visa-change.htm Looks like another impediment to many seeking pensionado visas may have recently been established.

http://www.lawyers-abogados.net/en/Services/Immigration/panama-pensioner-visa-change.htm

]]> By: Sylvain Duford http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22536 Sylvain Duford Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:17:17 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/06/07/tragedies-on-the-horizon/#comment-22536 I agree with you, one should not plan to settle in Panama without a prioper long-term visa. If you want to exploit the tourist visa loopholes (which are apparently closing fast), you are doing so at your own risk! I agree with you, one should not plan to settle in Panama without a prioper long-term visa. If you want to exploit the tourist visa loopholes (which are apparently closing fast), you are doing so at your own risk!

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