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The only way to get a [url=http://costaricalaw.com/?s=DIMEX]DIMEX/cedula[/url] is if you a legal resident of Costa Rica.
You [i]should[/i] be able to transfer funds to another account, electronically, if the other person/business uses the same bank. Otherwise, if you are physically present in Costa Rica, goth the bank and have the teller transfer funds.
Check this this [url=http://costaricalaw.com/costa-rica-legal-topics/immigration-and-residency/costa-rica-approves-a-new-immigration-law/]]link for good information[/url].
As a [i]Rentista[/i], $2500 will be automatically deposited every month into your ‘living expense’ account. The health care costs could more than double, approx $220, than that for [i]Pensionado[/i] (with the minimum, declared amount $1000 PM) and if under 55, quadruple that, at as much as $450 a month.:cry:
* There is [i]very specific wording[/i] required for [i]Rentista[/i] from the financial institution, that many refuse to use, for an application to be accepted by Immigration.
A second $6OK deposit is required, after two years, if you wish to continue with the residency process. The financial institution is required to be on the ‘Polk’s list’, so not just any bank will be acceptable to Immigration.
[url=http://www.casalaurin.com/]Casa Laurin,[/url] operated by Canadian friend that has lived in Costa Rica for many years.
I think that she has written an article for this forum, in the past.To me, if would be best, to live on the same property or at least very near the rental. Leaving a house vacant also leaves it [i]very [/i]vulnerable to theft.
You would require management personnel for cleaning, giving keys etc.if you are an absentee landlord.
You are required to pay tax on rental properties that rent out for less than 30 days…I understood that you couldn’t claim your CAJA coverage as ‘insurance’ when out of the US…as it isn’t considered ‘insurance’ but the socialized health care system of Costa Rica.
Of course, I could be wrong 😯You may also be interested in reading this article, regarding [url=http://www.retirenowincostarica.com/060815-exaggerated-sales-pitches-mean-disappointment.htm]International Living[/url] and their ‘Exaggerated sales pitch’ regarding living expenses in Costa Rica.
And I agree, from the info you initially posted, you made it sound like you would have a hard time obtaining residency which requires at least $1000 a month…
With a $3,600 monthly income plus an internet business you could definitely be considered a ‘rich American’.
New plans for [url=http://www.nacion.com/nacional/politica/Partidos-mayoritarios-Ley-Armas-restrictiva_0_1515048524.html]tighter gun restrictions[/url] in the works…
Here is good link with info on [url=http://www.residencyincostarica.com/questions.html]Residency requirements[/url].
Raising a family make a [b]huge[/b] difference in the cost of living here… or anywhere else…so the costs involved are not comparable to that a retired couple.
Also when obtaining residency now that CAJA healthcare is mandatory, along with it goes very high ‘base’ CAJA premium for either Rentistas or Investors, as young families are not likely to have a ‘guaranteed for life’ pension, and the time taken to get residency, seems to take a lot longer than it did a few years ago,
Here is good link in regards to owning [url=http://costarica-information.com/about-costa-rica/economy/economic-sectors-industries/real-estate/real-estate-general/moving-to-costa-rica/moving-import/importing-firearms]firearms.[/url]
You can have, without a permit or license CO2 gas powered pistols and rifles that fire BB’s and pellets. The muzzle velocity of the pellet can be the same as a .22 cal. firearm.
You have to live here for 7 years before you can apply for citizenship, so maybe you mean Permanent residency which will take approx. 5 years from you intial application.
If you are married to a Costa Rican citizen, you can apply for citizenship, after 2 years of living here as a Temporary resident.What do you consider a low rent?
Bringing the amount of pets you have would requiring using a broker, which won’t be cheap and bringing birds, offers separate problems.
Applying as a [url=http://costaricalaw.com/category/costa-rica-legal-topics/immigration-and-residency/]Pensionado[/url] may suit you, depending if you are retired and have a ‘guaranteed for life’ pension, and expect the application to cost approx $5000 and for it to take approx one (1) year.
Utilities are not usually included in long term rentals and you may have a problem obtaining one with so many pets, especially if you required a fenced yard.
While a tourist or even a Temporary resident, you are not legally permitted to perform ‘physical’ work. You must be a Permanent resident to do so, which will take approx. 5 years from your initial application. You can work on-line…if you have a decent internet connection which can be a problem for some beach areas.
Visit first, leaving all the pets at home…
[quote=”rk_dave”]Thank you all for your information – it has been most helpful. If I understand all of the input, we’ll need:
1) private Costa Rica insurance for minor things (annual physical, vaccinations, minor problems;
2) US medicare for more major issues (non-life threatening surgery or treatment);
3) CAJA for life threatening emergencies (heart attack, stroke, shark bite). Note that most exp-pats use CAJA to provide Rx’s, although not all are covered.Does this pretty much cover the needs?[/quote]
I would say, once you are a Resident and are covered by CAJA and depending of the severity of your medical problem…
1) private Costa Rica insurance for minor things (annual physical and follow-up treatment if required.
2) US medicare for more major issues (non-life threatening surgery and/or follow up treatment, surgery that is not required PDQ);
3) CAJA for life threatening emergencies (heart attack, accidents, stroke, shark or snake bite more likely depending on where you live, vaccinations, minor problems; )Note that many Expats use CAJA to provide their Rx’s if written by a private physician that is also affiliated with CAJA.CAJA facilities and care vary greatly throughout the country.
Not all private insurance companies will cover pre-existing conditions and some have a maximum age limit.
You don’t need to ship your dog through cargo, [i]unless[/i] it is over 100lbs including crate/kennel…so then you are not charged brokerage fees. This can make a difference of $$$’s. Check airlines to see how a dog the same size as yours can travel. If a small dog under 20lb including crate/kennel it can go ‘in cabin’ or if in between the two, it may, depending on airline, travel as ‘excess baggage’.
Although I am not an American, I do know many American citizens that return to the USA to use Medicare for medical treatment that may take to long to receive here. Most ex-pats have private insurance, as well as CAJA to cover the health care needs.
Expect it to take [u]more[/u] than a year to get Residency, and until then you will [u]not[/u] be covered by CAJA, the socialized health care system..Agree with making multiple visits prior to packing up all your stuff…
