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We asked people living in Panama to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...

"Before moving to Panama, it's crucial to ensure your identification documents are in order, along with your tax declarations and bank statements duly legalized and apostilled. This will guarantee your financial stability. Additionally, don't forget to bring your police clearance certificate, duly legalized and apostilled, as it's an essential document for the residency process in Panama," wrote Moises Alvarado N. from Panama Legal Business (PANLEB).

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"Pack your Amazon Prime membership. And get a good freight forwarder here for deliveries in Miami. You can buy a lot of stuff here when it is available. If you don't live in a large city, Amazon is the way to go. Bring decent lightbulbs. The ones here are sadly lacking. They are all on some sort of wattage deficit. I brought my washer and am glad I did. If you like electric stoves or grills, bring those. Amazon firestick is good. A good fan. Most fans here last about 6 months. A dehumidifier is a must. I think they are cheaper in the states than here. If you live in the mountains bring a portable heater. There are mornings that you will be glad you did. One merchant where I live brought in a handful of heaters. His family laughed at him. In the twinkling of an eye, all heaters were bought. Can't find any here now. The heaters are not only good for providing a little heat, but they also dry a lot of the early morning humidity. You want to lessen the humidity in your house to save your clothes and appliances. Appliances decay rapidly in high humidity. If you can afford to run an air conditioner all the time, then don't worry about humidity. Of course, you will need a generator to keep the AC on when the electricity is off. So bring one or two of those with you. Bring any thing of personal comfort and joy. They will ease your transition by making you feel more at home," remarked another expat in Panama.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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