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Unfortunately, this [i]may[/i] be one of the things that depends on who you deal with at the airport…:roll:…but it [i]will[/i] show up when they check at a later date if you apply for Residency
Ken, [url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Immigration-and-Residency/residency-general-information-and-summary.html]this website [/url]offers a wealth of information regarding living here, legally.
In regards to health care coverage, it is mandatory to be affiliated with CAJA the socialized system here….however it could take a 18 months or more, to be covered. Many expats choose to use the private facilities.
Buses are plentiful, in many areas, but not all.Private insurance companies here, [u]will not cover existing conditions.[/u] Nor will they issue a new policy for anyone over 70.
Read through the previous posts for additional information.
Come and visit!
If your [i]cedula[/i] is about to expire, you may have renew your Temporary status first as the change to Permanent Residency is presently taking approx a year.
You must make your application at the Immigration facility of your choice and present it along with your present [i]cedula,[/i] copies of your utility bill and an ‘up-to-date’ receipt from CAJA.
When you make the required payment, and if both you and your wife are applying, each transaction must be made separately, showing your name, else they will send you back to the bank.
Once approved, you will have to produce your [i]cedula[/i], another CAJA receipt, get the photo taken and fingerprints scanned.
Simple to do by yourself, as long as you have basic Spanish.Check out the L[url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Labor-Law/]abor Wars[/url] [i]which you will never win.[/i]
The ones you feel safe on 🙄
I would suggest you don’t travel long distances on the highway or through San Jose.
We had a 2-seater Bombardier, and occasionally drove on the highway near Liberia, but after a bad accident, I gave it up. No machines right now.You are legally required…[i]supposed[/i]… to have a motorcycle license, especially if you use the main roads.
Your ATV should also have the marchamo, RITEVE, and license plates if used ‘on the road’. And if it has only one seat (1) only one person should be on it… even if they can fit on the back 😉
The most common license type is the CLASS B license which is divided into the following subclasses:
“B1 Light Vehicles up top 4,000 Kgs. This license also allows you to operate motorcycle and quad/cycles so long as they are not driven on primary roads and the motorcycle is less than 125 cc and the quad/cycle is less than 500 cc”
Taken from [url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Driving-in-Costa-Rica/getting-a-drivers-license.html]Costaricalaw[/url]If you stick to gravel back roads or rural beach roads you may be OK… but remember that we as [i]’extranjeros'[/i] may be treated differently if involved in an accident.
When we went out with our group of ATV enthusiasts, we were the only one who had a separate license and insurance 😛 although part of the [i]machamo[/i] goes to the [i]cruz rojo[/i].
You can get the required license here, without retaking the test, if you already have one, but remember you must be in the possession of your [i]cedula[/i] but if your ATV is less than 500cc you [i]should[/i] be OK.
You have plenty of time to find one as you can’t apply for citizenship for two years after marrying your[i]Tica[/i]. You can, however, apply for [url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Immigration-and-Residency/residency-general-information-and-summary.html]Temporary residency.[/url]
Check the information posted below “IMMEDIATE RELATIVE PETITION” near the bottom of the article.
Good luck.
You may want to contact [url=http://www.aguasolutions.com/]Jim Ryan[/url] who is very knowledgeable regarding both purifying water filters and solar power.
We had a major problem, at one time after having grazing cattle on the land for many years…so best to take precautions.
Most of the courses are operate by the hotels and are expensive or are private clubs. In the Central Valley you may find what you want.
[url=http://www.costaricagolf.com/courses/]Golf course link[/url]
The [url=http://www.costaricagolf.com/courses/valle-del-sol-gc/]Valle del Sol[/url] may be the most popular with expats.
[i]You may read of golf courses that don’t exist…[/i]:roll:
As a Canadian who has lived here for nearly 14 years if I knew what would be a good business, that was sure to be successful I would invest in it myself, and not tell [i]anyone[/i] else…:wink:
Have you visited Costa Rica? Suggest you do this [u]before [/u]you make a move, but especially before you invest in any business or purchase property. Very easy to buy…but very difficult to sell. At least until you have decided that this is the place for you.
[url=https://www.welovecostarica.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=DFBE2EB0-24E8-5ED2-F18F099E6D348B50]Suggest you red this post.[/url]
And [url=https://www.welovecostarica.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=FFFFE15B-24E8-5ED2-F1AFF1605F4C91F1]this one,[/url] as you will be required to do this while waiting for your residency application to be completed
I would expect you have read the[url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Immigration-and-Residency/residency-general-information-and-summary.html] financial requirements[/url] for moving here and already are aware that you [url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Working-in-Costa-Rica/can-i-legally-work-in-costa-rica.html]cannot physically perform any work[/url] but can manage a business although you can continue to work on-line. In this case, check [i]very[/i] carefully what the internet connection will be, as it varies greatly throughout the country.
Living here is no longer as inexpensive as it used to be, and the price of imported food that you [i]probably[/i] enjoy every day, will likely cost you more.
Of course, if money is not a concern I’m sure you can have a great life here, but take your time and test drive it first.You may not be aware that that if you are intending to apply for residency as a [i]Pensionado[/i],that when you leave Canada as a [url=http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/nnrs-eng.html]”Non-resident for tax purposes” [/url], 25% of your pension(s) as well as other income, will be ‘with held’.
Good luck!
Bogino, at [u]this present time[/u] it is under $100 for a Pensionado over 55, who declares a pension of $1000 PM for Residency purposes but if over that amount, they [i]will[/i] pay more.
An Investor who uses either a business or even worse, a house valued at $200K+, is required to pay approx. $680!!!!
These rates are the ones in effect right now, so for a new or future applicant that may have to wait 18-24 months for their [i]cedula[/i], who knows what will their fee will be.
What confuses the issue is when a Residents blog or website promote what [u]they[/u] personally pay for their affiliation with CAJA and it could be $30-50 PM, so the reader may expect their payment to be the same.
It is possible that if you apply direct with CAJA you [u]may[/u] be able to initiate a lower rate.
CAJA is good to have in an emergency situation…and to cover the cost of most prescriptions.Since it is now mandatory to join CAJA, when applying for residency, some object or simply can’t afford the new higher monthly fees if the are under 55….especially when they have no intention of using CAJA, preferring to use the much better private sector.
Many are not of retirement age so don’t have a ‘guaranteed for life’ pension nor the required funds for [i]Rentista[/i] status.
And, [i]I would presume[/i], there are those who do not want to divulge their personal information…
Lastly, some don’t intend to stay for the long term.Personally, it is my impression that during this [i]’in limbo'[/i] time that ‘potential residents’ may have to do this for, possibly 18+ months, while waiting for their resolution/cedula and to re-set their drivers license, they change their mind and either return home or go ‘elsewhere’.
Would we apply for Rentista residency, now, with these changes now in place? No.
The crossing into Panama will require showing that each of you have $500 cash in your pocket or a bank print out of your account and a return ticket to your [u]home[/u] country. Returning to the CR side, they are requesting to see $300 and a ticket out of CR. If you do not stay out the ‘required 72 hours’, your visa stamp may only be for 30 days instead of the hoped for 90 days.
BTW at first ‘perpetual tourists’ were showing ‘copies’ of printed itineraries of tickets they hadn’t really purchased, but the border officials are aware of this and are contacting the airlines.
[u]It has been reported,[/u] there is a new facility at Paso Canoas open 24/7 that is now confiscating all liquor and food purchases that have not had duty paid on them or if you haven’t stayed out the 72 hours to have duty free privileges. This has been commonly done by both legal residents and Costa Rican citizens, alike, who go shopping for much less expensive food items.
It is now much more involved that a quick trip across for lunch.
Until you have a [i]cedula[/i] in hand you must continue to do this if you wish to continue driving using your home driving license, even though you may have the [i]comprobante[/i] saying that you are not required to leave Costa Rica, so expect to have to do this trip many times…:cry:
Doing this by the public bus, will only add many more hours to the trip.
