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Panama has been named the world's best destination for expats for the third consecutive year, but the most important part of the story is not simply that the country finished first. It is how comprehensively Panama won. In the InterNations Expat Insider 2026 survey, Panama ranked first ove...
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Panama’s Qualified Investor Program offers foreign investors a direct route to permanent residence through a qualifying investment. Often called the “Red Carpet Visa,” the program allows approved applicants to obtain permanent residence without first completing a two-year temporary residence...
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Panama’s Cabinet Council approved a bill on July 29, 2026, that could reduce the Real Estate Transfer Tax payable by sellers on the first sale of qualifying new homes. Panama calls this tax the Impuesto de Transferencia de Bienes Inmuebles, or ITBI. The proposal would eliminate the seller’s...
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For decades, Panama has built a reputation as one of the world's most attractive retirement destinations. While countries such as Costa Rica, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain frequently appear in international retirement rankings, Panama continues to stand out for its combination of affordability, mode...
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Panama may be approaching one of its most important economic decisions since the closure of the Cobre Panamá mine in 2023. Although no final agreement has been reached, the government is evaluating new ways to potentially restart operations under a different legal and ownership structure. If a...
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Bocas del Toro is attracting renewed international attention as Panama's tourism industry continues its strong performance in 2026. Located on the country's Caribbean coast, the province's archipelago of nine main islands and more than 50 smaller cays has become one of Panama's most recogniz...
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When Judy arrived in Boquete in 2003, she did not come to Panama to start a cat sanctuary. She came with one suitcase of clothes, her computer, her cameras, and two cats. After years in corporate America, she was ready for a life that felt less defined by meetings, politics, and expectati...
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Panama's Ministry of Public Works (MOP) is currently executing 25 road infrastructure projects across Chiriquí province, with several already nearing completion. From a beach road that's 95% finished to a coffee-country route climbing into the highlands above Boquete, the work touches nearly ev...
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Panama's real estate market has moved past its post-pandemic stagnation phase. Rental prices are up 8% to 15% over the past 6 to 12 months, well-positioned properties are selling 20% to 30% faster than in previous years, and one price segment in particular is pulling ahead of the rest: homes betwe...
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Panama City's property market isn't moving uniformly. While citywide asking prices sit around $1,900 per square meter, three neighborhoods, Costa del Este, San Francisco, and El Cangrejo, are pulling ahead of the pack, each for a distinct reason tied to who actually wants to live there. Costa d...
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Panama's Qualified Investor permanent residency program brought in $113.6 million between July 2025 and June 2026, according to figures released by the country's Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI). The program issued 268 official certificates over that period, and the numbers point to on...
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For over a decade, Europe's Golden Visa programs were the default move for retirees and investors looking for a second residency. That's changing fast. In 2026, several major European programs have been scaled back or shut down entirely, right as Panama's own residency-by-investment system has g...
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