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In my opinion, yes, it will be worthwhile as selection and prices are [i]usually[/i] better …but then you have to transport them home.
Have you checked out what is actually available in this area?One other question: how many people do you know that lived/lives here?
How can it be a non-reversible decision?
Yes, I have known [b]lots[/b] of people who have returned to their home country after living here for 13+ years…and more that are currently waiting for their property to sell.
If you are still undecided…[i]don’t do it![/i]
How many times have you visited the country?
Does your budget, have ‘wiggle room’ to cover the ever increasing costs?
Don’t expect to get the low CAJA rates that many of have as this is not going to happen…and for CAJA to cover all your medical needs if this is one of your main reasons for this move.
QRP program? I think that disappeared years ago…
Are you referring to the [url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Immigration-and-Residency/residency-general-information-and-summary.html]Temporary Pensionado status[/url] that requires a guaranteed for life, $1000 per month pension or annuity?No…you will just have to grin and bear it!
We have no choice but to use Kolbi 3g and it is [b]awful[/b]! So to us, and ICE phone line and internet would be [i]nearly[/i] as good as winning the lottery.:roll:
I have read recently, that some of the cable companies and those offering internet access will not provide service to non-residents, i.e. as having a[i] cedula[/i] in your hand.This was years ago, and we were told that it was because the temps were too cool…and the altitude was too high.
We have grown many different fruit tress since then.Growing and actually producing fruit is two different things.
When we lived in Turrialba, we had some huge mango trees and avocado trees but they never produced fruit…There is a variety of small apples that are grown here, but I don’t have any specific info on it other than it grows at a high altitude.
The apples we are used to, require a ‘cold snap’ to grow successfully.
You could try contacting someone at [url=http://catieeducacion-web.sharepoint.com/Pages/default.aspx]CATIE[/url] in Turrialba.
If anyone has information, they will know about it!
Yes, I was referring more to the beach areas, where a tenant is more interested in a short term rental, since the OP says he wishes to also use his condo, several times a year.
If you decide to stay, and want be able to apply for legal residency, you will have to have brought the [url=http://www.costaricalaw.com/Immigration-and-Residency/residency-general-information-and-summary.html]required documents[/url] that is needed to make this application.
A new law is intended to be implemented soon, regarding renting out condos, vacation homes, etc. if they are rented for over 15 days, where you will have to pay 13.5% tax. How this is going to play out, I have no idea…:roll:…but it [u]may[/u] make you decision easier…or not.
Realize that there are [i]hundreds[/i] of empty rental units out there just waiting for a tenant, so location is very important.Ticket and entry requirements alone is cause for you to figure out how you would be allowed into the country for a year, when the tourist visa is good only for a maximum of 90 days… and then you must exit then re-enter the country to reset your visa and drivers license.
This website has a good post regarding private schools.
https://www.welovecostarica.com/public/1072.cfm
Unfortunately, having four children will make it easier for them to continue speaking with their siblings in English…8)
It is important to find the appropriate/acceptable schools and locations [u]before[/u] you commit to a rental property.
Speaking of school hours, some public schools offer only half days, and can close ‘on a whim’. Just yesterday, my friend dropped of their daughter at high school and 2 hours later, they were called to pick her up, as school was now ‘out for the day’. Also, since you may have to choose both an elementary and a high school depending on the ages of your children, take into consideration for dropping of the kids in the morning ‘rush hour’ as schools tend to start much earlier here.Public schools have a different calender year to the US schools and [u]may not permit[/u] your child, as a tourist, to enroll ‘mid term’ and that not all public schools will permit students who do not speak Spanish.
You are required to produce medical records, especially showing that all inoculations are all up to date.This is strictly enforced.
At both public or private facilities, you [u]may[/u] be asked for a translated report card [i]by an authorized translator from the Ministry of Foreign Relations [/i]which must be stamped by the CR consulate closest to where you presently live. Some private schools [u]may [/u]waive all this, since it is ‘temporary’ but then you[u] may[/u] not get a report card, so check this before you commit to any school.
Sounds confusing? Yes, it will be…:roll: x’s 4!
Come and find out for yourself where you think will suit you and your family requirements
