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CITY LIFE

Retiring in Panama, Thinking about retiring to Panama, well this article will give you a very specific idea of the process to do so.

You will be asked to authenticate the following documents through a
Consulate of Panama in the US:

* Original Birth Certificate
* Proof of Income – notarized
* Original Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
* Police Record Check – notarized
* Copy of your passport (every page) - notarized

Panama is the ideal place for relaxation and pleasure, with pristine beaches and beautiful scenery. And there are many reasons why travelers choose Panama as a tourist and retirement destination.

Affordable Living
One thing that makes Panama attractive to foreigners is the low cost of living. For rental or purchase of property, Panama offers many attractive living quarters at very affordable rates. The Colon Free Trade Zone in Panama is the largest distribution center in South America and as a result, products sold there generally have very low costs and are subject to an average inflation of just 1% to 2% annually.