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maravilla, would you please first define “narco state” (so we all know what we’re talking about) and then present what evidence you have that Costa Rica is one?
Which big banks have bought which little banks in Costa Rica lately? Yes, Banco Davivienda (Columbian) bought Banco HSBC, but the latter was owned by what is one of the largest banks in the world. Which small banks have been bought up?
If you have your SS deposited directly to a bank here in Costa Rica, it must be deposited to an account denominated in dollars, not in colones. And that account may not be jointly held with anyone else, not even your spouse. Once those dollars are here, you’re free to do with them as you please including converting them to colones.
Banco Nacional, Banco de Costa Rica, and maybe ScotiaBank can receive SS deposits for a monthly fee of $6.00.
I can’t speak to your pension, but many government pensions must deposited to a U.S. bank or credit union rather than an offshore one.
[quote=”pistol”]The total number of deaths in auto accidents in 2011 32,367.Total number of firearm related deaths 31,000 of which 19,000 were suicides, 8,775 murders and 3,225 were justifiable or accidents.[/quote]
Yup, roughly the same.
I was just informed that, not later than April 26th, every licensed driver in Costa Rica with an Costa Rican driver’s license must provide COSEVI (the licensing authority) with their e-mail address. This is so that you can be informed when you get a ticket, as from a traffic camera.
Here’s a link:
http://trafficlawcostarica.com/2012/2013/02/drivers-must-provide-email-to-transport-authority/
You can print the form, complete it, and submit it at any Transito Police station, at Riteve, at any driver’s license office, or electronically.
Congratulations to you both, but I must say that I am disappointed that you didn’t engage me to handle the ceremony. You know what I’m capable of.
Actually, the number of deaths in the U.S. from gunshots is roughly the same as the number of deaths in traffic accidents. Sadly, what most overlook in these discussions is the number of injuries. In purely financial terms, injuries are much more expensive.
Expanding a little . . . Only legal [u]Permanent[/u] residents are allowed to work in Costa Rica in competition with Costa Rican citizens. And there are plenty of Costa Ricans who are qualified to teach English.
The road to Permanent residency requires submission of application documents, waiting for Immigration to act on that application, then spending three years in the status of legal [u]temporary[/u] resident (typically [i]pensionado[/i] or [i]rentista[/i]). Then, after those three years have elapsed, you may apply for Permanent residency which application can take another year. So five years without legal employment is what you’re likely to face. And then there’s the matter of employment being available to you.
You should also know that Costa Rican wages are ridiculously low and as a teacher of English you are unlikely to find actual full-time employment.
[quote=”VictoriaLST”]The bias is in the comparison itself.[/quote]
That won’t do, Victoria. Convince us. Be specific, as I know you can. Or can you not?
[quote=”VictoriaLST”]I knew you would ask 🙂
Fanning the “the rich have too much” fire doesn’t impress me.[/quote]
That’s fine, Victoria, but [u]where’s the bias in the video to which you referred[/u]? You said it; not me.
[quote=”VictoriaLST”]A disturbing little video, David. Disturbing because it is so biased.[/quote]
You can’t leave it at that, Victoria. Where’s the bias?
I’m not sure what economic disparity has to do with trouble in the Caribbean, but here’s an interesting link. Scroll down to the second “window” for the “Play” arrow.
http://www.dailyfinance.com/on/Wealth-Inequality-in-America-viral-video-Politizane/
[quote=”VictoriaLST”]Hey Scott, what is the “United Zionist Police State” thing?[/quote]
It sounds like what it sounds like, Victoria.
The current “buzz” on the forums is that the national (public) banks will not open a new account until you have a Dimex card in hand. That’s your residency cedula for you uninitiated.
It has been reported in the past few days, however, that folks who are having ARCR process their residency applications are getting ARCR’s assistance to get an account opened at Banco Nacional.
The private banks may take a different position. Their policies may be a little more lenient, so that’s an option to explore.
The private banks do not enjoy government protection for their assets, but unless you plan to keep large sums on deposit that should not be an issue. No private bank has failed here for many years. We bank at Banco Davivienda’s office here in Grecia. The staff here could not be more helpful.
And, unlike the national banks, the “float” on U.S. checks is ten days at Davivienda. Banco Nacional and Banco de Costa Rica are reported to be holding checks for six weeks.
