Gr8fulmom
Canadian expat in Costa Rica
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Registration: 06 September 2013
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Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Just another update. My basset hound came back with us to Canada for 6 months and we just did his paperwork again and came back to Costa Rica. Again we flex American with our basset as a checked bag. No trouble. He is doing well back in his CR ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
I did not get an accountant statement. Just filled in a form. Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
For rentistas and pensianados its a set rate based on $2509 and $1000? You are supposed to have as monthly income. At the Quepos office they said it was the same for investors a set rate based on $2500 but that is not true. We didn't fill out a ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
I don't get how they don't allow expenses?! It was part of the standard form. There were spaces preprinted to fill in amounts for food electricity etc. Anyways. I feel like you just have to keep trying until you get to an office where they ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
My basset has spent 6 happy months here and we are bringing him back to canada to two weeks. He will be flying American as checked baggage. Canada customs told me all they need is proof of rabies vax. My Great Danes have been here one and half years ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
Just wanted to update everyone. It took a few trips to the CAJA to get it sorted out but in the end our family is paying well under $100 per month as investors. When we went to Quepos office they wanted us to pay $400 based on $2500 per month which ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
sorry i misunderstood ;) Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
we have a lawyer… I was just hoping to get someone info from someone who had done it… I am hearing that it will be ok from someone I talked to in real life here… just need an advocate to go to help make arrangements…. Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
Actually, I found the whole residency thing very straight forward. I have lived here almost 10 years part time and I get the pura vida way. As I said before I pay provincial medical premiums in Canada anyways, so that's not new. It's ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
I think caja is a requirement of doing residency right now… I am told it is only your income in CR that counts… very confusing! Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
I have no pension. We are applying as investors. Also we are a family with 3 kids who are all dependents under 18. Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
We are getting investor status. Is it your total income worldwide or what you bring into CR? We live in Canada half the year (by the way as a bc resident my fany pays $150 per month in bc health care it's different in every province plus we ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium. This seems to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican citizens
I am trying to get info on current caja premiums. We are doing our residency application and now I understand the rules changed this year and the prices are much higher! How does it work? Where can I find info? Thanks Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Sorry but I don't agree… yes there are dangers here but there are dangers everywhere… I had a dog get shot in Canada by a neighbour who thought she was being aggressive toward his goat. He was protected by livestock laws. My friend ... Read More
Looking for customs broker in Costa Rica that works with Dogs by cluppens
I need a customs broker that will broker two dogs for me in Costa Rica. I also need them to get the health import certificates.
I have the email of a broker we used last year when we shipped our great danes who had to come as cargo… if you still need the info let me know... Read More