Hi I am Married to a Costa Rica Citizen. You can apply directly with the National Registry after 2 yrs being married. Its very simple process. You will be a citizen at that point.
Pension eh great i have one still, costa rica and mexico slow on doing things its the mentality of latin America. My parents retired in Mexico and its the same sort of thing.
Your videos really make me want to move to Costa Rica. My one worry is my parrot. We have had him for almost 20 years, ever since he hatched. I just read that if you bring a parrot in country
Thanks much for the update. I applied for residency last November under the Investor category. My attorney thinks the process will be completed in March 2023, so 15 month time frame for me. I was only asked to go to San Jose city hall to get a document that shows my property’s value for real estate tax purposes was assessed at least $150k, which was very easy to do at no cost.
I got my permanent residency in 2002. I adopted my ex-girlfriend's son, that is how I qualified. It took me a year and a half. Immigration at that time was a complete nightmare. It is much easier now. I renewed my residency {5 years}, on October 6th this year at immigration. If you are 65 or over, you now can renew residency directly at immigration on the same day. You need your police report, your receipt for the caja {monthly payment}, and your cedula that is expiring.
I am a Costa Rican citizen but also a US citizen. I do have a pension from the US military. Do I still qualified to bring a car and furniture tax except as a "pensionado" Thanks
It looks like if you are grandfathered in before March 2022 if you are not changing your residency status nothing changes, but if you are changing your status say from temporary to permanent resident then you are reassessed. Also if your partner dies and you were both originally on the same Caja again you are reassessed.
Great info Michael. Thank you for sharing. We had our residency in 80 days with our good Attorney back in February 2022. We also have our drivers license now. We had to be residents for 92 days before qualifying for drivers license. We are pensioners so the paperwork was pretty fast. Everything in CR takes patients. I don't think if people DON'T or Can't except the ways here they won't do well here!! We personally love our lives here. We are grateful to be off THE HAMSTER WHEEL lifestyle!! Can you do a video on how to get permanent residency PLEASE ?? That will be our next step!? I know we have be residents and live here a certain amount of time.
Have you been a Temporary Resident of Costa Rica for the past three years? If so, you may qualify for a Permanent Residency in Costa Rica. Permanent residency certainly comes with more benefits than temporary residency. For example, you have the majority of the rights of a citizen (except voting) and can work legally in Costa Rica as well. What do you need to get your Permanent status in Costa Rica? Specifications: • May apply after 3 years as a temporary resident; • Can work as an employee or independent worker; • Can own a company and receive dividends.
I am Costa Rican married to an American and we live in USA at the moment. We would like to move to CR in 10 years or so. Is there anything we can do ahead of time to initiate his residency? Everything I read seems like we have to living in CR already to be able to initiate the process.
Just a thought who gets married expecting a 2 year honeymoon. If you move to C R enjoy the adventure for a good period of time, enjoy the nature, people and overall experience and you don't lose a huge amount of money it might be worth the trip.
FYI. we’re here and did all the paperwork before we arrived. We are using our very reputable lawyer. Cost is $2300.00 per person so $4600.00 for my wife and I.
Michael, what is a normal or expected price to pay for residency? I own property and pretty sure it's valued over $150K. Real estate agent told me so but I guess the Muni is the agency where I would get official valuation?
HeY Good Lookin! HaPPy November! Another great video.... you're definitely the best! There are no guarantees in life and life is definitely NOT black and white 😁 Video? Did you say you have a video - where to live in Costa Rica? How did I miss that? Don't need it, just would like to see it ...good to see you as always! 🌺💞🌺
We spent nearly two years trying to find property that wasn’t gringo priced, and we finally did. Two and a half hectares of flat farmland, river frontage, house, good road: a bit less than $40K. We can see Lake Nicaragua from our road, so residency became a bit less pressing for us living this close to the border. We put that on hold for now so maybe the backlog will have resolved itself by the time we’re ready to get serious about it. #HospitalMexico is the best. I’m still livid about the way Hospital San Carlos tried to kill me, and I hope the staff on the receiving end of the full bedpan I threw at them before walking out AMA will remember it for a long, long time.
@@connormuraski3229 two years of looking all over the country and pissing off every realtor this side of China. We finally bought direct from the property owner with the assistance of another local and a heck of a good attorney. It was no mean feat, let me tell ya.
Costa Rica bureaucracy is truly disgusting… Look at the country as a whole : financially the nation is broke. CAJA from the information I have is the system is insolvent and unable to pay the pensions . The roads are deteriorating with no monies available to fix and unfortunately it took a mudslide that took out a bus down a cliff and people killed to bring attention of the corrupt previous government so yes be prepared to wait and wait for residency……..
I'm 70 year old, and thinking retiring abroad, possibly Costa Rica. I lived in Costa Rica for a couple months 43 years ago, and I loved it there, mainly in San José. Is there a way to get started on a Pensionado residency. How good or bad is public transportation in Costa Rica, for I don´t want to drive anymore at my age. By the way, I´m originally from Cuba, but now I´m a US citizen. Thank you for your info. 🤔
What's going on with the health insurance for retirees?? I quit looking at Costa Rica when they made use pay over $300 a month for retirement insurance.
Hi. My husband and i just bought a house in Puntarenas Quepos area, for 150 How we can star the papers or application to get a residency. We are planing to move before the end of this year 2023. Around Augusta or September. How we can contact you. Thanks
The other part that was added to caja is for Costa Rica retirement plan contribution. It is like paying for CPP in Canda or for Social Security in US. Guys, you should know it, because it is huge. It should be disputed. Why should you pay contributions if you never be eligible for costarican retirement here?
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW I think there is some confusion here. An American friends' husband died and her Caja payment was reassessed at over $500 even though she has lived here for 10 years. Her husband and herself were paying just over a $100 before he passed. Have you heard of similar problems?
Great info here. I have been living in CR with my family for the last 6 months and have been exploring the digital nomad visa since I work remotely. After hearing this I will skip that option. Do you have any info on the path to residency through child birth? My wife and I recently had a baby born in CR and have heard he could sponsor us. We have heard a few different things and are not sure what the process is.
Hi. We are planning on driving from San Isidro to Uvita soon.. but I heard the road has an issue & you might need a 4x4 to do so (all for a 300 meter stretch (eye roll). Does anyone know anything of road status? Thx
Good info Michael. The big problem with the new Caja payments is that even if you are a Pensionado there ia required percentage for the pension plan. Is there a way to have that waived? Thanks.
Talk about the new CCSS/pension costs that where you must now pay to CR with Health Insurance which I didn't mind paying but why not ask us to OPT IN or OUT of this new pension stuff?! :/
Question? As a Temp Dimex Married to a CRican do I have to pay this CCSS Health Insurance for ever or after 3 yrs can I finally purchase my own personal coverage? Thx
I love your videos! Have you done any on residency based on marriage? I live in the US and married a Tico five years ago. Does that make it easier to get residency?
Married to a Costa Rican citizen? If so, you may qualify for Residency For Spouses Category. Foreigners who marry a Costa Rican resident are eligible for Temporary Residency, according to current immigration laws. Your marriage must be registered with the Civil Registry (Registro Civil). What do you need to get your Residency as a Spouse of a Costa Rican citizen? Requirements: • Must provide documentary proof of the marriage’s validity (photos of the wedding and other events, proof of cohabitation, and communication between spouses - phone records, e-mails, etc.); • Must be in Costa Rica at least 1 day per year.
What about Military disability? I have seen conflicting information on this. I am on VA disability. My status is considered permanent and total and is listed accordingly. Does this qualify for the pensionado residency?
Great Video! What is the category and requirements for temporary residency if you plan on working remotely for a us employer or working for a costa rican employer once i get there. I cant the answer anywhere 😢 Im not an entrepreneur, digital nomad, or planning on retiring anytime soon. I will be renting first then possibly purchase a home later on.
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW thanks for responding. If I decide to stay permanently then what category does my situation fit under when applying for permanent residency since I would be working remotely for US employer or working for a Costa Rican employer?
I'm Costa Rican by descent.. my mother is a Tica.. Can I get CR citizenship?? I'm 41.. mother still alive and kicking, she has her documents. Am I eligible?
I was denied, exact same paperwork, exact same apostle , all within 6 months, my wife was accepted. No explanation. Also is there a way to get Kaha reduced. My wife is covered by my insurance. Her SS is lees than 2K Kaha is 10%.
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Hi I am Married to a Costa Rica Citizen. You can apply directly with the National Registry after 2 yrs being married. Its very simple process. You will be a citizen at that point.
Buy a grandfather clock....so you can hear it tick---mae
Im married to a Costa Rican citizen as well but live in the United States. What would I need?
Pension eh great i have one still, costa rica and mexico slow on doing things its the mentality of latin America. My parents retired in Mexico and its the same sort of thing.
Interested in citizenship requirements and cost...length of time to obtain?
Your videos really make me want to move to Costa Rica. My one worry is my parrot. We have had him for almost 20 years, ever since he hatched. I just read that if you bring a parrot in country
Thanks much for the update. I applied for residency last November under the Investor category. My attorney thinks the process will be completed in March 2023, so 15 month time frame for me. I was only asked to go to San Jose city hall to get a document that shows my property’s value for real estate tax purposes was assessed at least $150k, which was very easy to do at no cost.
I got my permanent residency in 2002. I adopted my ex-girlfriend's son, that is how I qualified. It took me a year and a half. Immigration at that time was a complete nightmare. It is much easier now. I renewed my residency {5 years}, on October 6th this year at immigration. If you are 65 or over, you now can renew residency directly at immigration on the same day. You need your police report, your receipt for the caja {monthly payment}, and your cedula that is expiring.
I am a Costa Rican citizen but also a US citizen. I do have a pension from the US military. Do I still qualified to bring a car and furniture tax except as a "pensionado" Thanks
You have to use la mordida. It makes things easier.
Why do people write and talk so negatively about San Jose as a very unpleasant place??
How about va disability?
It looks like if you are grandfathered in before March 2022 if you are not changing your residency status nothing changes, but if you are changing your status say from temporary to permanent resident then you are reassessed. Also if your partner dies and you were both originally on the same Caja again you are reassessed.
Great info Michael. Thank you for sharing. We had our residency in 80 days with our good Attorney back in February 2022. We also have our drivers license now. We had to be residents for 92 days before qualifying for drivers license. We are pensioners so the paperwork was pretty fast. Everything in CR takes patients. I don't think if people DON'T or Can't except the ways here they won't do well here!! We personally love our lives here. We are grateful to be off THE HAMSTER WHEEL lifestyle!! Can you do a video on how to get permanent residency PLEASE ?? That will be our next step!? I know we have be residents and live here a certain amount of time.
Have you been a Temporary Resident of Costa Rica for the past three years? If so, you may qualify for a Permanent Residency in Costa Rica. Permanent residency certainly comes with more benefits than temporary residency. For example, you have the majority of the rights of a citizen (except voting) and can work legally in Costa Rica as well.
What do you need to get your Permanent status in Costa Rica?
Specifications:
• May apply after 3 years as a temporary resident;
• Can work as an employee or independent worker;
• Can own a company and receive dividends.
@@glenntellier8491 thanks. No haven't been 3 years yet but now I know GRACIAS
Could you share your lawyers details? Website?
It is a very, very slow process. I am in the middle of the process now. I paid $3,500.
I guess it could depend on your circumstances... but that seems to be too much on average
I am Costa Rican married to an American and we live in USA at the moment. We would like to move to CR in 10 years or so. Is there anything we can do ahead of time to initiate his residency? Everything I read seems like we have to living in CR already to be able to initiate the process.
Answers and questions here could not be anymore vague….nothing to learn
you mean vague like the generality of your feedback and specific examples?
Just a thought who gets married expecting a 2 year honeymoon. If you move to C R enjoy the adventure for a good period of time, enjoy the nature, people and overall experience and you don't lose a huge amount of money it might be worth the trip.
No one. But folks can come to CR and be on one...
FYI. we’re here and did all the paperwork before we arrived. We are using our very reputable lawyer. Cost is $2300.00 per person so $4600.00 for my wife and I.
Dude...unless I am missing something....that's wayyyyy too much😱
Michael, what is a normal or expected price to pay for residency? I own property and pretty sure it's valued over $150K. Real estate agent told me so but I guess the Muni is the agency where I would get official valuation?
Glad to see you post a video today. Thanks for the updated information.
HeY Good Lookin! HaPPy November! Another great video.... you're definitely the best! There are no guarantees in life and life is definitely NOT black and white 😁 Video? Did you say you have a video - where to live in Costa Rica? How did I miss that? Don't need it, just would like to see it ...good to see you as always!
🌺💞🌺
As always Shelly, thanx for your support and nice words. That video is old but very good and still relevant😉
Great video!! Lots of information!
We spent nearly two years trying to find property that wasn’t gringo priced, and we finally did. Two and a half hectares of flat farmland, river frontage, house, good road: a bit less than $40K. We can see Lake Nicaragua from our road, so residency became a bit less pressing for us living this close to the border. We put that on hold for now so maybe the backlog will have resolved itself by the time we’re ready to get serious about it. #HospitalMexico is the best. I’m still livid about the way Hospital San Carlos tried to kill me, and I hope the staff on the receiving end of the full bedpan I threw at them before walking out AMA will remember it for a long, long time.
How did you find that awesome deal ?
@@connormuraski3229 two years of looking all over the country and pissing off every realtor this side of China. We finally bought direct from the property owner with the assistance of another local and a heck of a good attorney. It was no mean feat, let me tell ya.
If I have a partner that Im not married to, is it possible to take this person with me as a couple? Or does it have to be a married partner?
A very useful update. Good to see you back in the saddle again.
thx Mark....nice to be back
Hi Michael! I hope you are feeling much better! Thanks for the informative video!
Costa Rica bureaucracy is truly disgusting… Look at the country as a whole : financially the nation is broke. CAJA from the information I have is the system is insolvent and unable to pay the pensions . The roads are deteriorating with no monies available to fix and unfortunately it took a mudslide that took out a bus down a cliff and people killed to bring attention of the corrupt previous government so yes be prepared to wait and wait for residency……..
Hi Michael could you send the lawyers info to me or post it. I’m hoping the real estate market picks back up here so I can sell. Thanks
"I liked it better when you could manipulate the system". hahah Me too, brother, me too.
🤣🤣🤣
I'm 70 year old, and thinking retiring abroad, possibly Costa Rica. I lived in Costa Rica for a couple months 43 years ago, and I loved it there, mainly in San José. Is there a way to get started on a Pensionado residency. How good or bad is public transportation in Costa Rica, for I don´t want to drive anymore at my age. By the way, I´m originally from Cuba, but now I´m a US citizen. Thank you for your info. 🤔
What's going on with the health insurance for retirees?? I quit looking at Costa Rica when they made use pay over $300 a month for retirement insurance.
Hi
Good to see you back, another informative video. Thank you
thx. great to be back.
Good info
I get excited when I see you come on. I love to learn
ahhh...that's nice, thx.😊
I am confused
great video - what are Glen's fees for Pensionado filing ?
Hi guys!
Could you guys make a video about crypto taxes?
And also how to set everything up for eligibility?
Thanks guys
Hi. My husband and i just bought a house in Puntarenas Quepos area, for 150
How we can star the papers or application to get a residency. We are planing to move before the end of this year 2023.
Around Augusta or September.
How we can contact you. Thanks
Hi, another great video, I think I will get my residency, I make $1,456 from social security. Thank's for the info
Thx Paul, always appreciate your suppprt and nice words.
@TravelCostaRicaNOW Hi, do you know if there is a "minimum stay requirement" for the rentista visa?
Thanks guys!
Nothing talking ...no information
I have s lawyer she charge 1500 dollars each person.
The other part that was added to caja is for Costa Rica retirement plan contribution. It is like paying for CPP in Canda or for Social Security in US. Guys, you should know it, because it is huge. It should be disputed. Why should you pay contributions if you never be eligible for costarican retirement here?
You are correct, and we are fighting it for all our clients.
There is a price to pay for paradise
Um. Jay Lino wants to move here. Is 214 cars and 83 bikes a problem ?
Thanks for another great video!
You are very welcome.
When renewing Temporary residence what about the increase percentage of your caja payment because they are insisting you pay into the pension scheme??
you should be grandfathered in i believe.
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW I think there is some confusion here. An American friends' husband died and her Caja payment was reassessed at over $500 even though she has lived here for 10 years. Her husband and herself were paying just over a $100 before he passed. Have you heard of similar problems?
If you registered for the CaJA after March 16 2022.. you have to pay the extra tab. Before that date you are grandfathered in according to my attorney
Great info here. I have been living in CR with my family for the last 6 months and have been exploring the digital nomad visa since I work remotely. After hearing this I will skip that option. Do you have any info on the path to residency through child birth? My wife and I recently had a baby born in CR and have heard he could sponsor us. We have heard a few different things and are not sure what the process is.
Great video! Is there any opportunities to have a phone conversation/consult with Glen? Thanks
yes, email me
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW
Hi
Can u please send me Glen’s phone #….
Hi. We are planning on driving from San Isidro to Uvita soon.. but I heard the road has an issue & you might need a 4x4 to do so (all for a 300 meter stretch (eye roll). Does anyone know anything of road status? Thx
do you have many irish people living in Costa Rica
I don't think so...but you should come regardless😉
Good info Michael. The big problem with the new Caja payments is that even if you are a Pensionado there ia required percentage for the pension plan. Is there a way to have that waived? Thanks.
What is Glen's contact information?
email me.
Talk about the new CCSS/pension costs that where you must now pay to CR with Health Insurance which I didn't mind paying but why not ask us to OPT IN or OUT of this new pension stuff?! :/
Because everyone would opt out. They need money paid into it to support it for the Ticos who need to claim.
@@wrenscheidl6756 thx for commenting still unfair
Question? As a Temp Dimex Married to a CRican do I have to pay this CCSS Health Insurance for ever or after 3 yrs can I finally purchase my own personal coverage? Thx
So that vehicle/container thing is only for investors? Not pensionados or the rest of the categories?
Saludos from tx. Great video
Great Video Michael could you share Glens contact info Please
just saw this video and would be interested to get Glenn's contact information. thanks
I love your videos! Have you done any on residency based on marriage? I live in the US and married a Tico five years ago. Does that make it easier to get residency?
Married to a Costa Rican citizen? If so, you may qualify for Residency For Spouses Category. Foreigners who marry a Costa Rican resident are eligible for Temporary Residency, according to current immigration laws. Your marriage must be registered with the Civil Registry (Registro Civil).
What do you need to get your Residency as a Spouse of a Costa Rican citizen?
Requirements:
• Must provide documentary proof of the marriage’s validity (photos of the wedding and other events, proof of cohabitation, and communication between spouses - phone records, e-mails, etc.);
• Must be in Costa Rica at least 1 day per year.
What about Military disability? I have seen conflicting information on this. I am on VA disability. My status is considered permanent and total and is listed accordingly. Does this qualify for the pensionado residency?
You can also use. Tri-Care here at the private hospitals
What is long enough for permanent resident?
Or could marry a brown tico boy that loves gringos 🌚
Need housing rentals furnished info
😊☕️👍
Great Video! What is the category and requirements for temporary residency if you plan on working remotely for a us employer or working for a costa rican employer once i get there. I cant the answer anywhere 😢 Im not an entrepreneur, digital nomad, or planning on retiring anytime soon. I will be renting first then possibly purchase a home later on.
you don't need temporary residency. They are giving 180 days now instead of 90.. So you got an easy year to figure stuff out
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW thanks for responding. If I decide to stay permanently then what category does my situation fit under when applying for permanent residency since I would be working remotely for US employer or working for a Costa Rican employer?
I'm Costa Rican by descent.. my mother is a Tica..
Can I get CR citizenship??
I'm 41.. mother still alive and kicking, she has her documents.
Am I eligible?
can a felon come to Costa Rica from United State and how to get a citizenship later?
I was denied, exact same paperwork, exact same apostle , all within 6 months, my wife was accepted. No explanation.
Also is there a way to get Kaha reduced. My wife is covered by my insurance. Her SS is lees than 2K Kaha is 10%.
Wait, what....denied? Did you do your own paperwork... that makes no sense. Can't believe they didn't let you know why.
Hey Mike, can I get his email pls :)