RichardHol
Czech looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 12 September 2017
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Costa Rican driving license and COSEVI procedure by RichardHol
Hello, I would like to warn you about the situation at COSEVI office in Barva if you want to get Costa Rican driving license. The office only provides this service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 AM to 11 AM, doing only about 15-18 people per ...
Hi and thanks for the response. I would like to add few details. It took me 4 visits to get to meet the officer. On the internet it says the office is opened from 7:00 AM to 3 PM. The first visit, I was there from 7:30 to 11:00, after they said ... Read More
Costa Rican driving license and COSEVI procedure
Hello, I would like to warn you about the situation at COSEVI office in Barva if you want to get Costa Rican driving license. The office only provides this service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 AM to 11 AM, doing only about 15-18 people per ... Read More
Leaving Costa Rica with a dog by RichardHol
Hello, I am thinking about adopting a dog here in Costa Rica and taking it back home when the time comes. Does anyone know what is the process of exporting a dog to EU country? Thank you and best regards, Richard
Thank you for the detailed info. Read More
Leaving Costa Rica with a dog by RichardHol
Hello, I am thinking about adopting a dog here in Costa Rica and taking it back home when the time comes. Does anyone know what is the process of exporting a dog to EU country? Thank you and best regards, Richard
Hello and thanks for answers. I have done little research. It looks that EU has standardized policy on importing dogs, cats and ferrets. There are even EU pet passports... The dog has to be chipped and provided with pre-entry rabies antibody ... Read More
Leaving Costa Rica with a dog
Hello, I am thinking about adopting a dog here in Costa Rica and taking it back home when the time comes. Does anyone know what is the process of exporting a dog to EU country? Thank you and best regards, Richard Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border by RichardHol
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ...
Thank you. Do you know whether with the work permit and the temporary residence that comes with it you still need to provide a proof of a ticket back to the home country when travelling to Panama? And whether you still need to have a bus ticket ... Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border by RichardHol
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ...
Kohlerias, thank you for your answers. Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border by RichardHol
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ...
Ok. Thanks. Is it the authorities of Panama requiring a ticket out of Panama when entering or it is the Costa Rican immigration? If it is Panama then it does not make sense to arrive by car and have a ticket out by plain. And if it is Costa Rica, it ... Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ... Read More
The proof of onward travel on Costa Rica by RichardHol
I have arrived on tourist visa, my company applies for a work visa. Something got stuck with the paperwork and I may not get it before my tourist visa expiration. I have arrived with one way ticket to Costa Rica and onward one way flight to ...
Hi guys, thanks for your concerns but the blame goes on me. This is a corporate company and there are foreigners working in there already and I worked for them in overseas already... When I negotiated the contract, I was told to provide "duly ... Read More
The proof of onward travel on Costa Rica
I have arrived on tourist visa, my company applies for a work visa. Something got stuck with the paperwork and I may not get it before my tourist visa expiration. I have arrived with one way ticket to Costa Rica and onward one way flight to ... Read More
Cost related to car owning and driving by RichardHol
Hello, I think I have an idea of how much used cars cost but I have no idea how much is to own and drive one. How much is the minimum mandatory insurance for driving a car? What does that cover? Do you pay per driver or per vehicle? Do you pay more ...
SAMRAMON: Thanks for long description. ...renting a 4x4 costs like $500 a week... it's the insurance for the car rental... Yeah, that is what raised my worries. BTW https://www.dollarcostarica.com is cca $600 per month for a tiny car with ... Read More
Cost related to car owning and driving
Hello, I think I have an idea of how much used cars cost but I have no idea how much is to own and drive one. How much is the minimum mandatory insurance for driving a car? What does that cover? Do you pay per driver or per vehicle? Do you pay more ... Read More
Hiking in Costa Rica by RichardHol
What are the good hikes in Costa Rica? Preferably without a guide. Are trails marked? Are there any hiking maps around? Please share your experience.
This is nice info on topographic maps of Costa Rica: https://costa-rica-guide.com/maps/topo-maps/ The book: https://www.amazon.com/Costa-Rica-Mapa-guia-naturaleza-Guidebook/dp/8485389921 Read More
Hiking in Costa Rica by RichardHol
What are the good hikes in Costa Rica? Preferably without a guide. Are trails marked? Are there any hiking maps around? Please share your experience.
I have never solely relied on GPS, (I always hiked marked trails) but I am ready to do so. I guess together with other safety measures it is the safest way to go unmarked trail. Minimum of 2 people, 2 devices (a mobile is good enough), good battery ... Read More