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?
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[@WeGotJamWellness]

Great video, lots of important information.

[@farawlofarawla3395]

Great interview! First i want to visit

[@shena9789]

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.

[@pennymiller1277]

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

[@shena9789]

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

[@shena9789]

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

[@WeGotJamWellness]

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

[@icysurfer1]

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