rvalverde
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in San Jose
Registration: 30 July 2013
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Best cities to live in Costa Rica by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Costa Rica. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Atenas, it has very low crime. This a blog post about crime rates by city or town. http://outlierlegal.com/2015/12/11/ticonomics-crime-by-numbers-in-costa-rica/ Read More
Residency by LiZeke
Looking at the residency requirements, are $1000.00/month per person? Can incomes be combined? Otherwise 200k investment? Thanks, Chris
Chris, I suggest you inquire with an attorney. You can review the website for the Canadian Consulate in Costa Rica as well as the website of the US Consulate in Costa Rica for a list of recommended attorneys. I would avoid inquiring with ARCR as ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Costa Rica by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
As runawayfromwinter posts, currently, it is not possible to open bank accounts unless you have legal residence or a legitimate business. Read More
residence status by jerry reidelbach
Hi, does anyone know if one applies for Residence does he have to leave CR in 90 days if he is still waiting for his results or can he stay while his residence is being processed? Jerry
CGB Perkins, I am an immigration attorney. However, it is not my intention to get your business as it is contrary to the forum regulations. However, I would like to answer your question from a professional perspective. First of all, please note ... Read More
residence status by jerry reidelbach
Hi, does anyone know if one applies for Residence does he have to leave CR in 90 days if he is still waiting for his results or can he stay while his residence is being processed? Jerry
Jerry, Once you have applied for temporary residence, the Immigration Department provides you with an application receipt. This receipt indicates that you have an application pending. While the application is pending, you are not required to leave ... Read More
How can i get a visa by mohaa4k
heelo my name is mohamed director of irman general trading can i get visa
Anybody body can get a visa to Costa Rica, or to any country for that matter, as long as you meet the requirements for a given visa category. The answer to your question depends on the purpose of the visa. • Are you looking for a tourist ... Read More