About Plan B Expat
Clear, experience-based guidance for people considering legal second residency options.
Background and Perspective
I was born abroad and grew up moving countries every few years due to my parents' diplomatic work. As a result, living internationally was never an experiment for me. It was simply normal life.
Over the years, I have lived in multiple countries across Europe, North America, and Latin America, including Canada, the United States, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Paraguay, Switzerland, Scotland, France, and the Caribbean. I have also spent time in many additional countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
This background shaped how I understand residency and international life, not as abstract ideas, but as systems governed by rules, tradeoffs, and long-term consequences.
Why Plan B Expat Focuses on Paraguay and Panama
Plan B Expat focuses specifically on residency programs in Paraguay and Panama because they offer some of the most flexible legal frameworks available today when approached correctly.
Both programs are established, government-regulated, and accessible. They are also frequently misunderstood or oversimplified. Requirements, timelines, and implications differ based on personal, financial, and sometimes business considerations.
Rather than promoting one-size-fits-all solutions, Plan B Expat helps individuals understand how these programs actually work, what they require, and whether they make sense for their particular situation.
Our Approach
Plan B Expat is built around a few core principles:
- Transparency around government-set requirements
- A clear distinction between program requirements and professional services
- Case-by-case guidance rather than fixed packages
- A focus on long-term viability rather than short-term promises
Residency decisions can affect taxation, business structure, family planning, and future mobility. Honest guidance means acknowledging both possibilities and limitations.
Who Plan B Expat Is For
Plan B Expat is intended for individuals who want a legal second residency as an option, not an escape.
It is designed for those who prefer accurate information over marketing claims, understand that flexibility comes with responsibility, and value realistic expectations grounded in first-hand experience.
It is not designed for those seeking guarantees or shortcuts.
What Plan B Expat Is (and Is Not)
Plan B Expat is not a residency application service and it does not promise outcomes. It is an advisory resource designed to help individuals understand whether a second residency makes sense for their specific situation before engaging legal or administrative services.
The focus is on judgment, not paperwork. That means discussing requirements, timelines, tradeoffs, and potential complications early, including factors that are often overlooked in simplified guides or promotional material.
This approach is intentional. Residency decisions can have lasting implications, and clarity before committing is often more valuable than speed or certainty.
If you are looking for guarantees or a document-processing service, this will not be the right fit. If you want clear, experience-based guidance before taking the next step, this is where Plan B Expat can help.
If you would like to discuss whether this makes sense for your situation, I am happy to talk.
Book a ConsultationThe information on this site reflects personal experience navigating residency processes in Paraguay and Panama. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, tax, or immigration advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult qualified professionals in the relevant jurisdiction.