I recommend Mary Gratia Colombo. She is an attorney that specialises in both residency and tax matters. You can find her at mgrazia.colombo@leexe.it
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I speak to dozens of people who are looking for Portuguese residency at my consultation service here at International Living. I always recommend Global Citizen Solutions based in Lisbon. They do more than just residency. They can also help you with getting your tax figures in order, getting health and drivers license cards and so on.
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I offer one to one consultations for people looking to secure ancestral citizenship in Europe so if you'd like to reach out, you can find the sign up link on our IL website. Look for Global Citizen.
Regarding Poland, there is technically no limit on how far back you can go to find an ancestor who qualifies you for residency. The problem is that Poland only came into existence as a modern nation in 1920. That means that your ancestor must either have been alive and Living in Poland when the Polish Republic was declared, or they must have lived on territory that subsequently became the Polish Republic before 1920. For example, many ethnic polls left what was then the Russian Empire or the Austro Hungarian Empire prior to 1920, but qualify as Polish ancestors. Not all countries do that.
If and when you have your Polish citizenship recognized come up your wife would be eligible for a family reunification visa. This is required by European Union law. However, the only way to qualify for it would be to move to a European country as an EU citizen and then apply for her visa once you are settled. She won't be able to get the visa if she's still living abroad.
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If you're looking for Portugal specific advice, I would recommend Rita Jardim. She's a Portuguese attorney who specializes in helping foreign immigrants make the best of their move to Portugal. You can contact her at rita.jardim@mayerjardim.com.
For broader issues regarding global investments and asset protection you can reach out to me directly on the IL website via my Global Citizen service.
Ted Baumann
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Hi Elisabeth, thanks for reaching out! You might be interested in one of IL's most recent projects--the Hidden Places initiative. We're making an effort to identify under-the-radar retirement destinations where you can settle down for cheap and avoid the crowds of expats who tend to drive prices up.
If you're interested in these hidden places, you might want to check out the recording of our most recent community workshop, where one of our frequent contributors discusses what life is like in some of Costa Rica's underrated destinations. Here's a link to the recording of that workshop: https://internationalliving.com/community/category/workshops-20/383/
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@83DONV-0 Hi there,
I'd like to help you find this article--can you give me any more information about it? Do you know roughly when this article was published, or when you might have read it?
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RE: Pacifica Salud (formerly Hospital Punta Pacífica):
Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, this hospital first opened in Panama City's Paitilla-adjacent Punta Pacífica neighborhood and recently added a second branch in the posh suburb of Costa del Este. One of Latin America’s most technologically advanced hospitals, with state-of-the-art diagnostics and clinical care.
New: First hospital in Panama City to offer direct billing for Medicare Advantage patients.
Medical emergencies: Before travel contact your Medicare Advantage plan provider, confirm you have international emergency coverage and keep your Medicare Advantage card on you. Call SEMM Ambulances at +507 366-0122 and go to the nearest Pacifica Salud Hospital Urgent Care Unit. You can also message International Client Relations Manager Mike Kelly at +507-6614-1448.
Outside Panama City:
The Hospital Chiriquí in David (a 30-minute drive from Boquete) is frequented by most of the expats living in Boquete and other parts of the Chiriquí Province. The Mae Lewis Hospital in David is also modern and well-equipped.
New: you may be able to use your US insurance plan/Tricare at these hospitals (or Medicare Advantage—confirm you have international emergency coverage and keep your Medicare Advantage card on you). Visit the hospitals when you get to town to inquire and “pre-register” your insurance.
If there is a delay in verifying your benefits, a temporary deposit may be required and later refunded.
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The thing that's important to bear in mind is that the cost of paying for care out of pocket in Panama or any other of the countries listed here may well be as low as a co-pay in the US.
Many expats in Panama find that paying out of pocket for healthcare in Panama, with no insurance to help them cover costs, is still far cheaper than living in and paying for insurance in the States.
Many US expat retirees living in Panama do keep some form of Medicare so they can return to the US if they need anything major insofar as healthcare is concerned, to avoid long-term major costs and to be near family, etc.
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