Jodis
2/11/2017 12:27 EST
I'm considering moving to Costa Rica in the near future. I'm hoping I can get tips on... pretty much everything to expect...where to start. I am a 50 year old lady and will need to work, will I run into problems with this? I'd like to rent accommodations in order to get a feel for the country and find my favorite area. Can anyone offer suggestions as to my starting point? I appreciate any info!
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Kohl
2/11/2017 14:13 EST
Yes...it is likely that you will run into problems, that if caught working 'illegally' you could be deported.
http://costaricalaw.com/costa-rica-legal-topics/immigration-and-residency/residency-general-information-and-summary/
http://costaricalaw.com/category/costa-rica-legal-topics/working-in-costa-rica/
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Jodis
2/12/2017 11:30 EST
Thank you Kohl for your advise. I had planned on having all legal documentation before entering the country...again, I all info highly welcome.
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Kohl
2/12/2017 13:20 EST
Note than premiums for mandatory healthcare, for those -55 may be double that than for those 55+.
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Jodis
2/12/2017 14:21 EST
Again thank you! I don't know if you're speaking from personal experience, but can you tell me if I'm better to start the ball rolling before I get there or can I do all of the legal documents while there as a tourist?
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Kohl
2/12/2017 16:01 EST
If you have never visited the country I would advise you to wait, until you get here.
You will need to have your legal paperwork translated by a government approved translator and if using a lawyer, they will take care of this. The 'paperwork' must be dated no more than 6 month prior, when being presented to immigration for immigrationpurposes.
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shermanwc
2/12/2017 16:22 EST
I agree that you could wait until you get to CR to have documents translated, but gather your USA documents while in the USA (criminal report, birth certificate, etc).
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rghay
2/27/2017 21:15 EST
Yes, it will be helpful to bring all your documents with you. Be sure they are apostilled and less than six months old. If you wait until you are in country, it will be more difficult as most record providing departments require payment in the form of money orders which may be difficult to obtain. It is just easier to do these things in your home country. Do research what documents will be needed: birth certificate, marriage certificate(s), bank account records, letter of reference from current bank, etc. Be sure to figure how you will pay for things until you can set up a local account and transfer funds.
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