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Visit http://www.canadianclubcr.com They are not to answer all your questions though.
Thinking on this, I would question the price you have been quoted. It would cost more than $40,000 just in cement for the floor here. And plus your architect fees/structural engineer/ building permits for such a large structure, would soon add up.
Yes! You may obtain residency if the child is born here and both of you names are on the birth certificate. You should check out other postings on this subject. Contact Clinic Biblica for more information. The cost I think, is about $1500. plus you would need to be be here for at least a month beforehand, for doctors visits and your wife and baby at least for another 2-3 months after to get passports from both the US and Costa Rica Embassy. Paperwork takes time, here.
Again, you could return to the USA, then move when the legalities are sorted out and you have Permanent residency when you are both permitted, legally, to actually ‘work’ here. The salary you are will earn here will be a fraction of what you will earn where you are presently doing business.
San Jose has a very high crime rate and most people or I should say ex-pats avoid it, unless absolutely necessary. But, of course, you may like it.Very few companies are on the internet. You would need to come here and search them out.
When bringing your equipment into Costa Rica, duty would have to be paid.
The easiest/cheapest way for you to obtain residency is to have another child born here. Then, you and the rest of the immediate family will eventually gain permanent residency, which could still take 1-2 years when you cannot ‘physically’ perform the work.
I would think the demand for signs would be in San Jose, which wouldn’t be the best environment for children. At least as far as I am concerned.First off you will need to read the ‘Rules & Regs’ for moving here.
You cannot just apply for permanent residency. No matter which way you decide to go, it will be a considerable cash outlay.
As AlbertoB, write ‘many American ideas start here, only to die due to lack of support from the populace’ and your business is not one that most ex-pat’s require. And those who do, will not want to pay North American prices.
There are changes presently being considered which may require more financial outlay.
Realize, too, that there are many good sign companies here, but most businesses are owned/run by Costa Ricans. There are already ‘trained personnel’ which makes it harder to be considered a ‘specialist’ and be given a work permit.
The economy in Costa Rica is going through it’s own problems.
Many buildings, large and small are built this way here, as long as your contractor has access to welding equipment, and most do now. All supplies can be had locally. Realize though, the noise in such a building is BAD! Especially in the rainy season. I wouldn’t advise transparent doors for obvious reasons, but you could install clear panels in the roof. We have done this in a couple of different buildings.
It might look ‘out of place’ if you going to live in a gated community though!I just want to add that since I am Scottish/Canadian I can’t answer on how your medical insurance will wok here, but I’m sure someone will tell you!
But on living here for $1000 per month, that is not realistic anymore for 3 adults including schooling/rent on a North American type home, but you obviously should be fine.You may wish to visit this website, if you haven’t done so already, http://www.fincaleola.com They have a forum, where you may find more info about this GSE company.
Did you find out where exactly this plantation is located in Guanacaste? A friend has some teak on his property in Guanacaste, and it isn’t doing good at all. We are planning to plant a few hects, as well but our conditions are different from his, although we, too, are in Guanacaste. We have already planted thousands of native species which can be obtained from ICE, at no charge.
I realize that you are more interested in the residency aspect rather than the reforestation.A statement from this site, is:
“Reforestation is, in the simplest terms, causing a forest to occur again.This can be done by letting deforested land go fallow for several years or by replanting native species in open areas or adjacent to remaining forest”.
Teak is not native to Costa Rica, so really they are not ‘reforesting’ but planting teak for resale.porkychop6, have you already decided on which area you are going to live?
Have you read the rules & regulations on living here?
Are you aware you cannot work here until you get permanent residency, at least 4 years?
One thing, do not leave the USA with a one way ticket, as you are liable to be sent right back!And, yes, there really is a chance of having scorpions in the house!
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Try the M&N store in San Pedro, which is a ‘True Value franchise and even sell snow brushes!
When we came to CR over 8 years ago, this was the only place to purchase many electrical outlets, wiring, etc. We were in there the other day and bought a particular Mobil oil that nowhere else carried.Although college is more affordable, can your son understand or speak Spanish? Medical, such as CAJA is good for emergency care (but you cannot join without legal residency), but many use INS for additional services, which may not cover your sons medical condition, as the don’t cover most pre-existing conditions..
Have you already applied for residency in Costa Rica? Been here?
I would suggest if you have furniture suitable for the tropics, i.e. with loose cushions so you can shake out any scorpions hidden in there, not antiques, bring it,if you are sure you will stay.
We brought most of our ‘stuff’ with us, and there are still unpacked boxes after 8 years of things really not suitable/necessary for living here.First off, I don’t pretend to be an expert on teak, or anything else!
First, you may get permanent residency, not citizenship.
As I read their ‘spiel’ you would get
” Investor receives 1 hectare (2.47 acres) of land registered in his or her name.B. Investor receives full ownership of the valuable teak trees planted on his or her land.
(1,100 trees at time of planting).That is lot of money 1 Hect or land! It usually is in the middle of nowhere.
We were offered a 1 Hect. for $6,000 yesterday.A friend bought into a similar project, and he frequently has to travel down to the Osa peninsular to ‘check’ on what is being done.
Consider this carefully as there are many abandoned teak farms here, that failed due to their location.
Check out the cost involved in purchasing your own already established teak farm, if you are really serious.I would say, it would be pretty hard for her to connect with a wireless service in that area. From what I know, many have problems in that even getting a regular land line. Satellite internet service is expensive!
Tourists,can get access at an internet cafe, although more hotels are offering free access, although most require a password.
