Moving To Costa Rica
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Everything You Need To Know About Moving To Costa Rica
Today I'm interviewing attorney Pamela Cordero about moving to Costa Rica. We discuss residency, property, and a whole lot more. Questions asked:
01:25 - What are the benefits of becoming a resident of Costa Rica?
04:52 - Is it possible to stay on a tourist visa and just do border runs every 6 months (and not get residency)?
05:35 - What are the main categories of residency?
06:23 - Can someone with a criminal record still become a resident of Costa Rica?
08:41 - How do you apply for residency in Costa Rica?
11:09 - What is the average time frame when applying for residency?
13:14 - Is there a minimum age to apply for the retirement residency?
14:05 - What is a Rentista Visa?
17:29 - What’s the difference between temporal and permanent residency?
18:55 - What is involved in buying property as a foreigner in Costa Rica?
20:08 - What is involved in the property due diligence stage?
22:52 - Is there a minimum amount for a foreigner to invest on a property in Costa Rica?
24:52 - What are some of the pitfalls of buying land without due diligence?
27:26 - What are the requirements before starting construction on a piece of land?
29:27 - Can someone apply to change the use of land when it is zoned for another purpose?
30:29 - What are the costs involved in buying property?
33:46 - What’s the time frame to process the transfer of the property?
34:45 - Tell us about using an Escrow account for payments.
37:50 - What are the annual costs to maintain shares in a company?
39:04 - Tell us about the Personeria certification...
42:03 - Can a foreigner buy a vehicle in Costa Rica and drive with their international license?
45:00 - What is the Marchamo (and why do you need it if you have a car)?
45:33 - What are the costs of owning a vehicle in Costa Rica?
47:19 - What are the common mistakes foreigners make when they move to Costa Rica?
Questions? Email me at matt@movingtocostarica.com
#costarica #jacocostarica #livingincostarica #movingtocostarica #internationalinsiders #mattlloyd #movetocostarica
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Nightlife in Costa Rica (The Best Places to Have a Fun Night)
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Renting a Car in Costa Rica (Here Are Some Tips That Will Help!)
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Your Ultimate Packing Guide for an Amazing Trip to Costa Rica!
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Hooked on Fishing in Costa Rica: A Guide to the Best Spots and Seasons for Fishing
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Step Into Adventure: The Best Shoes for Exploring Costa Rica’s Natural Wonders!
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A Guide to Getting Your Costa Rican Driver's License
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Considering driving around in Costa Rica to travel? You'll need to get a Costa Rican driver's license which isn't a straightforward process as many assume, so watch this video for a guide on how you can get yours. Want to learn more about Costa Rica? Here’s an opportunity for you to leverage the advice of experts with years of experience living in Costa Rica: The 7-Day Moving To Costa Rica Relo...
Tips for Driving in Costa Rica
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What You Need to Know About Grocery Stores in Costa Rica
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A simple trip to the grocery store can easily end up being two or three trips if you don't know where to go! In this video, you'll learn everything you need to know about grocery stores in Costa Rica. Want to learn more about Costa Rica? Here’s an opportunity for you to leverage the advice of experts with years of experience living in Costa Rica: The 7-Day Moving To Costa Rica Relocation Retrea...
When is the Best Time to Visit Costa Rica?
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Expats are always looking for the best time to visit for various reasons. Some want to save money by avoiding tourist season and some want to come in time for events and during festive periods. In this video, you'll learn when the best time to visit Costa Rica will be for you. Want to learn more about Costa Rica? Here’s an opportunity for you to leverage the advice of experts with years of expe...
Getting Around in Costa Rica (Overview of the Public Transportation System)
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Why People Are Flocking to Costa Rica (It’s Not What You Think)
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Everything You Need to Know About Bringing Your Pets to Costa Rica
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How to Start a Successful Business in Costa Rica
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How to Start a Successful Business in Costa Rica
Be Wary When Buying Property in Costa Rica: The Story of Sonesta One Jaco
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Be Wary When Buying Property in Costa Rica: The Story of Sonesta One Jaco
Deciding Where to Live in Costa Rica: Factors You Should Consider
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Deciding Where to Live in Costa Rica: Factors You Should Consider
Overview of the Banking System in Costa Rica (and How You Can Open a Bank Account)
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Overview of the Banking System in Costa Rica (and How You Can Open a Bank Account)
How is the Healthcare Service in Costa Rica? (and How Does it Work for Expats?)
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How is the Healthcare Service in Costa Rica? (and How Does it Work for Expats?)
Do You Need to Know Spanish to Live in Costa Rica? (Getting Past the Language Barrier for Expats)
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Do You Need to Know Spanish to Live in Costa Rica? (Getting Past the Language Barrier for Expats)
Staying Safe in Costa Rica (Tips to Keep You Out of Trouble)
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Staying Safe in Costa Rica (Tips to Keep You Out of Trouble)
How You Can Legally Stay in Costa Rica Without Residency (Border Runs Explained)
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How You Can Legally Stay in Costa Rica Without Residency (Border Runs Explained)
Buying Your Dream House in Costa Rica (Understand These Basics Before Making Your Decision)
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Buying Your Dream House in Costa Rica (Understand These Basics Before Making Your Decision)
Working Online In Costa Rica (Is It Legal?)
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Working Online In Costa Rica (Is It Legal?)
How Much Does It Cost To Own A Car In Costa Rica?
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How Much Does It Cost To Own A Car In Costa Rica?
Culture and Customs in Costa Rica (Must-Know Info For New Expats)
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Culture and Customs in Costa Rica (Must-Know Info For New Expats)
So You Want To Move To Costa Rica? Here's What You Need To Know.
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So You Want To Move To Costa Rica? Here's What You Need To Know.
Moving To Costa Rica: An Attorney's Advice
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Moving To Costa Rica: An Attorney's Advice
Buying Your New Home In Costa Rica (interview with Daphne Rochester)
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Buying Your New Home In Costa Rica (interview with Daphne Rochester)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @whistle208
    @whistle208 15 днів тому

    A complete and utter nightmare.

  • @WeGotJamWellness
    @WeGotJamWellness 19 днів тому

    Great video, lots of important information.

  • @WeGotJamWellness
    @WeGotJamWellness 19 днів тому

    Artesian water well not artisan - 2 different words with completely different meanings

  • @jw6496
    @jw6496 26 днів тому

    This is an excellent interview I may be in touch in the near future

  • @icysurfer1
    @icysurfer1 Місяць тому

    CR, For the 85% that inherited Daddy/Mommy's Money. Not rich, don't go.

  • @harryfranz3758
    @harryfranz3758 Місяць тому

    Caribbean coast is different

  • @farawlofarawla3395
    @farawlofarawla3395 3 місяці тому

    Great interview! First i want to visit

  • @shena9789
    @shena9789 3 місяці тому

    The Fees,and All This Paper Work, Rules, This and That is a Complete “Turn Off.” If you have $150,000 Total. How Much are One Going to have for the Property/House, Etc.

  • @shena9789
    @shena9789 3 місяці тому

    Costs? They Never, Never, Ever Talk About Money/Cost. Why? Tell us how much thing Cost. Fees, Attorneys, Land, Businesses, Etc.

  • @pennymiller1277
    @pennymiller1277 3 місяці тому

    So what are the attorney fees for this process? I’ve watched mini videos and nobody ever talks about the attorney fees.

    • @shena9789
      @shena9789 3 місяці тому

      We would like to know. They Never, Never, Ever TALK ABOUT MONEY or COST. Why?

  • @katsjourney
    @katsjourney 3 місяці тому

    Excellent advice. My husband and I were looking at real estate in Jaco back then and stayed in one of the completed Sonesta One condos. We didn't like the location or the layout, but the condos were extremely nice. So was the pool/common area. Cookie was the salesperson. A hard sell. Felt like a used car salesman. Kinda slimy. I am sorry for all the people who got screwed on this deal.

  • @cheserex
    @cheserex 4 місяці тому

    What about a reciprocal agreement with the US? In the US migrants are allowed to come in free of charge, are given a debit card with $10,000, free food and free hotel stays in 5 star hotels. Does Costa Rica have this type of residency? Can US migrants vote in Costa Rica?

  • @JamsTVShows
    @JamsTVShows 4 місяці тому

    Your posted this video a year ago, which makes me wonder, whats your source of info? Since October 18, 2021, the Regulation for Future Execution Installment Sales of Real Estate Projects (Executive Decree No. 42995-MEIC) has been in effect. This regulation mandates that developers of new real estate projects with installment plans must establish a premium protection trust: a mechanism to safeguard the funds contributed by buyers and ensure that the contributed resources are properly managed until the property is delivered. In case the party responsible for the installment sales plan fails to demonstrate financial solvency through premium protection trust, they must provide a bank guarantee equivalent to 100% of the real estate development plan. PLUS, construction was haulted in 2008. Remember? 2008? the housing crisis us investment banks created? Yeah it was US´s fault in some way... "Be Wary when asking for informatión to relocate to Costa Rica".

  • @jrgb9945
    @jrgb9945 4 місяці тому

    Sound like another over reaching police state.

  • @skidwirks7660
    @skidwirks7660 5 місяців тому

    Excellent interview and information! Great guest!

  • @minor25
    @minor25 6 місяців тому

    so buyers fault or the Bank fault?

  • @ryanr1708
    @ryanr1708 6 місяців тому

    High quality and informative interview great job!

  • @raindrop3250
    @raindrop3250 7 місяців тому

    can a felon come to Costa Rica from United State and how to get a citizenship later?

  • @crBudgetWatches
    @crBudgetWatches 8 місяців тому

    Auto mercado might be the most expensive of the big names but it is definitely the best. The bakery is very good and not that expensive , meats and vegetables are always fresh and it has the best customer service by miles. You can buy frozen pizza dough balls from the bakery and make pizzas at shone they are like 1.5 usd each.

  • @sedatusta3918
    @sedatusta3918 10 місяців тому

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  • @jeff_costarica
    @jeff_costarica 10 місяців тому

    If you already have a licence from another country many of these step dont apply

  • @BibleSamurai
    @BibleSamurai 10 місяців тому

    great info

  • @bayleearyn4327
    @bayleearyn4327 11 місяців тому

    "promo sm"

  • @SQRBZ
    @SQRBZ 11 місяців тому

    How may I contact you directly, Matt?

  • @kevinsamuelsghost685
    @kevinsamuelsghost685 Рік тому

    ua-cam.com/video/GgjP8KThE4I/v-deo.html

  • @laurablazinski7244
    @laurablazinski7244 Рік тому

    Why nobody talk about pensionado married to a costarrican?

  • @whicketwilliams2722
    @whicketwilliams2722 Рік тому

    It is always best to live there for a couple years first. one needs a Tico partner, who is trustworthy, FIRST...

  • @prvtlvtr
    @prvtlvtr Рік тому

    more time to read please... not all of us are geniuses

    • @dajours99
      @dajours99 11 місяців тому

      You could easily pause the video though...

  • @musichearing1174
    @musichearing1174 Рік тому

    stop using the word "expat" you all are immigrants that you are American or Canadian doesn't change that fact and doesn't make you special. And sure you may argue that the expat term has more to it than immigrant. WRONG! it is an immigrant community, not an expat community and the fact that you are moving here for pleasure doesn't make you less of an immigrant, there are different types of them. We Costa Ricans are tired of you all coming here elevating prices, believing that you are superior and yet we welcome you. If we were to move to the US (which we don't Costa Rica has one of the lower immigration rates in the entire region) all of you would treat us badly like you do to Mexicans and other people from the region

  • @davidbacon7357
    @davidbacon7357 Рік тому

    My partner and I were the victims of an armed home invasion by three masked men in 2018. We had just finished our dream home near Playa Hermosa just south of Jaco. We were hogtied with zip ties with a gun to our head and knives to our throats for almost 5 hours. They destroyed our just built house. Ripped cabinets and mirrors off walls thinking we had money and valuables hidden there. We were certain they would kill us when they put a mattress up against the window of the room the kept us hostage in. I still can’t believe this happened to us. It is something you see on tv or in movies but would never happen to us! Yes, the police were useless. Possibly even involved in the crime. We tried to stay an carry on as we felt by leaving the attackers would win. But we never felt safe again so after six months moved back to the USA. The USA certainly has it’s problems too regarding gun violence. Thought I’d share our experience so folks know these things do happen in Costa Rica and more often than is reported. The tourist industry there certainly does not want this to be common knowledge.

    • @movingtocostarica1683
      @movingtocostarica1683 Рік тому

      What a terrible experience for you and your wife David. I don't blame you for wanting to leave after that. I personally had the same thing happen. In my case, it was over in less than 20 minutes, held at gunpoint. It happened not that far from Hermosa, several years back. Same experience with the OIJ and Police... they did nothing. It's something we try to be very honest about to people thinking of moving here - that they must take their security into their own hands, because law enforcement in Costa Rica is not going to protect against this kind of thing.

    • @dlnbm
      @dlnbm 2 місяці тому

      Gated community?

  • @bobbygriffin5805
    @bobbygriffin5805 Рік тому

    Is it me....? But the last time I checked $2,500.00 per month is not $60.000.00 a year. LOL

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Рік тому

    Do you have a video addressing the CONS of living in Costa Rica, including the high prices and import taxes?

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Рік тому

    This means that it's doable to spend the winter months in Costa Rica, i.e. from November 15 to April 1 (150 days), but for the last 60 days you have to go through the hassle if you don't drive, if hitingta driver to take you to the border, walk across for half an hour, then turn around, get the visa and come back? And if you're a retired couple there are no exceptions?

  • @carlosbecerra-cs1bj
    @carlosbecerra-cs1bj Рік тому

    My buddy relocated there in 2020, amazing time, I visited last summer for 2 weeks. BUT 2 months ago he was home invaded. 5 guys masked up, he came home after dinner and when he walked up to his door they came out from the side if the home. He lives in Dominical Beach area for reference.

    • @vlads.3865
      @vlads.3865 9 місяців тому

      That sucks. The nature of Costa Rica is not enough to close eyes on such issues.

    • @dlnbm
      @dlnbm 2 місяці тому

      Gated community?

  • @nasir2649
    @nasir2649 Рік тому

    *Promo SM* 😴

  • @lindamcdermott2205
    @lindamcdermott2205 Рік тому

    Where are you guys sitting? Looks like a great place!😊

  • @lindamcdermott2205
    @lindamcdermott2205 Рік тому

    What kind of tutor jobs are in demand? Por ejemplo, ensenanza de Musica?

  • @seattlesunshine568
    @seattlesunshine568 Рік тому

    How’s the weather in late August?

  • @johnstrika9170
    @johnstrika9170 Рік тому

    Lol that dude just oozes slime.

  • @user-un2xh2oe6s
    @user-un2xh2oe6s Рік тому

    Thanks ❤

  • @lawolwrt2306
    @lawolwrt2306 Рік тому

    Dam, if you have to wait that long why even go through the BS. To each own..

  • @jeanneevering-borja9288
    @jeanneevering-borja9288 Рік тому

    Great info, especially coming from Canada.

  • @heidi22209
    @heidi22209 Рік тому

    Moving to CR

  • @DanielAriasSarkis
    @DanielAriasSarkis Рік тому

    This is what good fire arms regulations looks like

    • @bobbyatman273
      @bobbyatman273 Рік тому

      You haven’t had a pleasure of being robbed at a gun point by somebody having stolen gun and carrying it illegally, they don’t care for your regulations

    • @DanielAriasSarkis
      @DanielAriasSarkis Рік тому

      @@bobbyatman273 No, I have not. Does not mean I would have an illegal weapon for defence either.

    • @TylerBigHead
      @TylerBigHead Рік тому

      ​@DanielAriasSarkis that sounds like pretty bad gun laws then, if the criminals are able to obtain them but law abiding citizens are not Not saying the usa has gun smart gun laws tho, canada about 5 years ago was a pretty happy medium, about a month wait time, pysch eval, but in canada now it seems kinda crazy, almost 6 month wait times, basically impossible to own one. Just like in CR with the amount of expats, it shouldnt take 3 years to get a gun, espeically with the uptick in crime/home invations in southern CR right now

    • @JamesLaster_NW
      @JamesLaster_NW 10 місяців тому

      @@TylerBigHeadCanada is in the process of a slow moving confiscation. Even some bolt action hunting rifles are banned in Canada.

    • @JamesLaster_NW
      @JamesLaster_NW 10 місяців тому

      No this is what over reaching government control looks like.

  • @lvmc8929
    @lvmc8929 Рік тому

    how mutch time you can do it ?

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 Рік тому

    Someone has to really hate their country of origin in order to do this then put up with the inconveniences of living without modern amenities to do this.

  • @deseraenemeth8333
    @deseraenemeth8333 Рік тому

    I have a question, although residency has been filed and one does not need to exit the country, is it still necessary every 90 days to maintain your international drivers license?

  • @SsroseL
    @SsroseL Рік тому

    Great interview! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @RobertoAfortunado
    @RobertoAfortunado Рік тому

    All I heard from this is "You will pay, you will pay And you will wait and you will wait".

  • @MrPHRESH24
    @MrPHRESH24 Рік тому

    Welcome back!