How to Become an Expat in Costa Rica: A Simplified Guide
If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to the sound of howler monkeys, sipping your morning coffee while overlooking the Pacific Ocean, or walking barefoot on a beach surrounded by tropical paradise, you’re not alone. Thousands of people from the U.S., Canada, and Europe have already made the move to Costa Rica, drawn by its […]
Immigration CD-19 Update
June 27, 2020 — Update NOTE: CURRENT AS OF 06/26/2020. INFORMATION SUBECT TO CHANGE ON SHORT NOTICE. We write to provide an update on the effects Corona Virus (CV-19) is having in the application for residency process. The information provided is based on (a) 06.26.2020 Health Dept. news press release, and (b) the latest […]
$1700 Birth Certificate
The client, born during the tumultuous period of time when Indonesia gained its independence from the Netherlands, needed to get a certified copy of her birth certificate to apply for residency. A simple request to the Netherlands should have solved the problem, right? Wrong. The Netherlands denied the request because the client had become an […]
U.S. income tax avoidance drawing some to Costa Rica
Another reason to live in Costa Rica? This article appeared in www.amcostarica.com last week. It points that some American citizens are moving to Costa Rica and once there they continue to work by “telecommuting.” In many cases, telecommuting allows that individual to take advantage of IRS tax rules and they do not pay taxes on […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Quit Your Job and Move to Costa Rica
Viva Tropical posted this story by Camille about the reasons retirees and expats decide to move to Costa Rica. Read her full story – the top 10 reasons are: Stunning Nature Abounds Great Healthcare is Affordable Comfortable Climate Year Round Its Proximity to North America The Established Expat Community A Healthy Lifestyle The Stable Government and […]