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

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