markzele
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 18 November 2024
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San José: walkable areas to live by zencorgi
We have been researching various countries to move to for some time and Costa Rica is near the top of the list. The San José area is attractive because of the availability of health care and we are planning a trip there in the early summer to ...
@zencorgi I agree with above comments. We were living in Santa Ana for two months and often driving to nearest towns like Heredia, Grecia, Atenas, Escazu, including malls or even to Poas volcano and the traffic was terrible. Also, walkability is an ... Read More
Influx of new expats ??? by rainagain
Hello. This is not about politics... but, with the events of last night in the US... will we or should we, and our Tico friends and neighbors, expect an influx of new Expats in the coming months and years?  ...May be interesting to ...
@rainagain Please note that Colombia has no treaty with US to prevent double taxation and Colombia tax foreign income however there are legal loopholes for our social security. Read More
Influx of new expats ??? by rainagain
Hello. This is not about politics... but, with the events of last night in the US... will we or should we, and our Tico friends and neighbors, expect an influx of new Expats in the coming months and years?  ...May be interesting to ...
@daveandmarcia but you still pay significantly more taxes in Portugal than in US. Especially if you have annual income above 60K euro the taxes are punitive in compared to US. Read More
Reactivation of CAJA payments after return? by AJGrandmaa
Hola, my husband and I suspended our caja payments in February knowing we would be away for 10 months. We understood (possibly incorrectly) that we go into office to have the payments start again upon return. To day we were told we must start again ...
@rainagain Could you explain the 2x per year leaving the country? How can one fit into that rule given the tourist visa is for 3months only. Thanks. Read More
Legal Fees Cost for Pensianado Temp Residency by CR Jeanne
Hey all,I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica in Jne 2025 on a Pensionada Temp Residency. I was quoted an all inclusive price, minus the $361 Gurantee Deposit for the Cosa Rican government, of $2925. Is this sound reasonable? Can some folks share ...
Well, at least no cataclysm. Here in Florida .... you know. And look what happened in Valencia. We are heading to CR tomorrow. Best. Read More
Legal Fees Cost for Pensianado Temp Residency by CR Jeanne
Hey all,I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica in Jne 2025 on a Pensionada Temp Residency. I was quoted an all inclusive price, minus the $361 Gurantee Deposit for the Cosa Rican government, of $2925. Is this sound reasonable? Can some folks share ...
I wonder in what Tico town are you living. But that's the way to go - to immerse yourself in local life. We are going to CR in 4 days. Best. Read More
Legal Fees Cost for Pensianado Temp Residency by CR Jeanne
Hey all,I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica in Jne 2025 on a Pensionada Temp Residency. I was quoted an all inclusive price, minus the $361 Gurantee Deposit for the Cosa Rican government, of $2925. Is this sound reasonable? Can some folks share ...
@rainagain so lets do some hypothetical math: Retired couple in 60-ties applying for pensionado visa. One of them has a pension lets say $3,000/mo or $36,000/year.Based on the forum responses they would have to pay 10-15% to Caja plus additional ... Read More
Legal Fees Cost for Pensianado Temp Residency by CR Jeanne
Hey all,I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica in Jne 2025 on a Pensionada Temp Residency. I was quoted an all inclusive price, minus the $361 Gurantee Deposit for the Cosa Rican government, of $2925. Is this sound reasonable? Can some folks share ...
Sorry my replay was to @CR Jeanne. Mark Zele Read More
Legal Fees Cost for Pensianado Temp Residency by CR Jeanne
Hey all,I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica in Jne 2025 on a Pensionada Temp Residency. I was quoted an all inclusive price, minus the $361 Gurantee Deposit for the Cosa Rican government, of $2925. Is this sound reasonable? Can some folks share ...
@rainagain Thanks for great advice. I would love if you could eleborate on your comment: "I suggest doing this because MAYBE the chaperone can find out if you can OPT-OUT of paying into a worthless CR Pension plan ($100/month... added to your Caja ... Read More