--- title: Where to Get Help in Panama url: https://www.allaboutpanamacity.com/guides/articles/questions-about-panama summary: Find answers to common questions about Panama, covering visas, living costs, and what to expect as an expat. date: 2024-03-31 lastmod: 2024-04-02 tags: expat-community, settling-in-panama, healthcare, living-in-panama language: en --- ## Where to get help? ### General Topics & Expats Communities - **[ExPats in Panama](https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatsinpanama/)**: Facebook Group: Expats group for general topics. - **[ExPats in Panama Services](https://www.facebook.com/groups/340207937402102/)**: Facebook Group: Expats group to find all kinds of services. - **[Panama City Expats & Locals](https://www.facebook.com/groups/panamacityexpats/)**: Facebook Group: Expats group for general topics. - **[Panama City Social Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/202330762130629/)**: Facebook Group: Expats in Panama City who love to socialize and have fun. - **[Panama Travel Forum](https://www.facebook.com/groups/645888169659531/)**: Facebook Group. - **[Panama City Marketplace](https://www.facebook.com/groups/913940075355495/)**: Facebook Group. - **[r/Panama](https://www.reddit.com/r/Panama/)**: Reddit community about Panama. - **[Operationexpat](https://www.operationexpat.com/)** : Website with Expat info and Panama News. ## Immigration ### Embassies - **[US embassy in Panama](https://pa.usembassy.gov/faq/)** - **[Canada embassy in Panama](https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/panama/panama_city-ville_de_panama.aspx?lang=eng)** - **[Colombia embassy in Panama](https://panama.embajada.gov.co/)** - **[Costa Rica embassy in Panama](https://www.embajadacostaricaenpanama.com/)** - **[Italy embassy in Panama](https://ambpanama.esteri.it/en/)** - **[France embassy in Panama](https://pa.ambafrance.org/)** - **[Spain embassy in Panama](https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/panama/es/Paginas/index.aspx)** - **[Venezuela embassy in Panama](https://panama.embajada.gob.ve/)** - **[Honduras embassy in Panama](https://www.embahn-panama.com/)** - **[Guatemala embassy in Panama](https://panama.minex.gob.gt/home/home.aspx)** - **[Mexico embassy in Panama](https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/panama/index.php/inicio)** - **[Peru embassy in Panama](https://www.consulado.pe/es/panama/Paginas/Inicio.aspx)** - **[Ecuador embassy in Panama](https://www.embassypages.com/ecuador-embassy-panamacity-panama)** ### List of Renowned Immigration Lawyer Firms - **[MataPitti](/guides/articles/lawyers/mata-e-pitti)**: Specializing in Panama's global-oriented legal services. - **[Quijano](/guides/articles/lawyers/quijano)**: Accredited law firm with more than 20 years of practice. - **[Rjav & Asociados](https://rjavlaw.com/)**: Expertise in Corporate and Immigration. - **[Molina&Co.](/guides/articles/lawyers/molina)**: Specialized in corporate law and immigration to Panama. - **[International Relocation Firm](https://www.relofirm.com/)**: Over 20 years helping clients immigrate to Panama and obtain citizenship​​. - **[Morgan & Morgan](https://morimor.com/)**: Full-service Panamanian law firm assisting local and multinational corporations. - **[Abel Gomez Tomiczek](https://www.gomitom.com/)**: Panama Immigration Lawyer. ## Medical Information ### List of Renowned Hospitals in Panama City - **Hospital Paitilla** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XXfTquCBYcUMUvmQ7): C. 53 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama Phone: +507 265 8800 Emergencies: +507 265 8888 Website: https://hospitalpaitilla.com/ - **Hospital Punta Pacifica** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TKSHmt8SxMEmTHfp6): Pacific Boulevard and, Blvd. Pacífica, Panamá Phone: +507 204 8000 Emergencies: +507 204 8184 Website: https://www.pacificasalud.com/ - **Hospital San Fernando** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwCJSZ8cNGzn9hKw8): Vía España, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá Phone: +507 305 6300 Emergencies: +507 305 6305 Website: https://www.hospitalsanfernando.com - **Hospital Nacional** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/945LkdNzyXg3SPGu6): Cuba Ave y 39, Panama City, Panamá Province Phone: +507 207 8100 / +507 306 3300 Website: https://www.hospitalnacional.com/ ### List of Health Insurance Companies - **[MAPFRE](https://www.mapfre.com.pa/)**: One of the most popular local health insurance providers with plans that include renowned clinics like Hospital Punta Pacífica, Hospital San Fernando, Hospital Paitilla, and The Panama Clinic. - **[Assanet](https://www.assanet.com/)**: Local company offers local and international plans, with a network of 800+ doctors and specialists in Panama and worldwide. It partners with more than 15 clinics in Panama. - **[Palig](https://www.palig.com)**: Pan-American Life Insurance Group is a leading provider of insurance and financial services with a Health Trust plan accepted at the leading private medical hospital. - **[Cignaglobal](https://www.cignaglobal.com/)**: International Medical Plans offered by Cigna Global offer a global support network of hospitals and medical professionals. - **[Axa](https://www.axaglobalhealthcare.com/)**: International health insurance is designed to give cover to people living in another country or travel overseas often. They offer cover for both emergency and routine healthcare. ### Legal Firms - **[Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman](/guides/articles/lawyers/icaza-gonzales-ruiz-aleman)**: Legal services with more than 100 years of experience. - **[Arifa](/guides/articles/lawyers/arifa)**: Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega has been at the forefront of the legal profession in Panama, advising leading international financial institutions and multinational corporations. - **[Afra](/guides/articles/lawyers/afra)**: The International Financial Law Review (IFLR) named AFRA Panama’s National Law Firm of the Year (2018). - **[Quijano](/guides/articles/lawyers/quijano)**: Quijano is an accredited law firm with more than 20 years of practice. - **[Alcogal](/guides/articles/lawyers/alcogal)**: Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) was established in 1985 and is one of Panama’s leading law firms. - **[MataPitti](/guides/articles/lawyers/mata-e-pitti)**: Mata & Pitti is an experienced Panama law firm specialising in Panama's global-oriented legal services. - **[Fabrega Molino](/guides/articles/lawyers/fabrega-molino)**: Fabrega Molino is a Panamanian firm specialising in the practice of law. - **[Molina&Co.](/guides/articles/lawyers/molina)**: Panama Law Firm specialises in corporate law and immigration to Panama. ## Financial & Business Topics ### Foreign Chambers of Commerce - **Panama American Chamber of Commerce (PANAMCHAM)** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZjUTVGgEh5oH8v4M6): Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia y Calle 47, Marbella, Piso 17, Oficina 1709 Phone: +507 301 3881 Fax: +507 301 3882 Email: amcham@panamcham.com Website: https://www.panamcham.com/en - **British Chamber of Commerce of Panama** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZJDoQ6pZ4MgrKW5X6): C. 54 Este, Panama City, Panamá Province Phone: +507 381 1300 Email: admin@britcham.com.pa Website: https://britcham.com.pa/ - **German Chamber of Commerce of Panama** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LGjsBLE9XwRjhKM79): Torre Twist, C. 54 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá Phone: +507 269 9358 Email: ihkpanama@cableonda.net Website: https://zakk.ahk.de/es/panama - **French-Panamanian Chamber of Commerce** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ioVkMUhBxhqacMBq6): Plaza de Francia, Las Bovedas, San Felipe, Ciudad de Panamá Phone: +507 6949 0199 Website: https://www.ccfrancepanama.com/ - **Spain Chamber of Commerce in Panama** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GeQSzd69jYPCqd3t6): Av. Abel Bravo, C. 60 Este 6B, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá Phone: +507 225 1487 Email: contabilidad@caespan.com.pa Website: https://caespan.com.pa/ - **Asociación Empresarial Italo-Panameña** [Address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dxGzfunv7jnjDKSB6): C. 54 Este, Panama City, Panamá Province Phone: +507 6223 0786 Email: info@italopan.com Website: https://www.italopan.com/ ### Panamanian Chambers of Commerce: - [Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama](https://www.panacamara.com/) - [Panama Maritime Chamber](https://camaramaritima.org.pa/) - [National Chamber of Tourism of Panama](https://camaraturismopanama.com/) - [Panamanian Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (CAPATEC)](https://capatec.org.pa/) - [Digital and Blockchain Chamber of Commerce](http://www.camaradigitalblockchain.org/) - [Panamanian Chamber of Construction](https://capatec.org.pa/) - [Panamanian Chamber of Social Development](https://www.capadeso.org/) - [Chamber of Tierras Altas](https://camaratierrasaltas.org/) - [Chamber of Chiriqui](https://www.camchi.org.pa/) - [Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Colón](https://www.camaracolon.com/) ### List of Remarkable Tax Advisors in Panama: - [Candanedo y Candanedo](https://www.candanedocpa.com/) - [K&B](https://kb-familyoffice.com/en/accounting-tax-and-financial-services/) - [Chambonett y Asociados](https://chambonettyasociados.com/wp/) - [SARaccounting](https://saraccounting.net/) - [Hurtado & Asociados](https://www.contadorespanama.com/en/) - [CPAtaxesconsulting](https://cpataxesconsulting.net/) - [William & Asociados](https://williamslawpanama.com/) - [CCA](https://www.cca.com.pa/en/about-us) ## Ask us For more detailed inquiries or assistance, [write us](/contact). We're here to directly help or suggest professionals who can solve your problems and doubts. Please do some research first. ## Sources & Foot Notes [1] [Relo Firm - Panama Chambers of Commerce](https://www.relofirm.com/panama_chambers_of_commerce/) [2] [AACCLA - American Chambers of Commerce](https://www.aaccla.org/amchams/panama/) [3] [Panama American Chamber of Commerce](https://www.panamcham.com/en)