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There is a couple of separate posts if you search for it, regarding the thoughts of some of us on the pro’s and con’s of prefabricated homes.
[b]maravilla [/b]said it [i]’exactly right’.[/i]
Robberies are common place. We too, have been robbed and by no means are we either ‘flashy or rich’.I guess you feel that [i]I am warning[/i] others to stay away, but that is not the case.
This isn’t about renting to find the best area before buying.
I am trying to advise folk to at least visit for a while. Even more so, when there are children involved. As adults we can adapt much easier, especially if we come with a ‘significant other’ who we can complain to time and time again, but young family members have left their major support system at home, with their peers.
They will more than likely attend school and have to adjust to both new kids and a new language.
This is a great place to live, but it [i]isn’t[/i] ‘Shangri-La’.
People can read everything there is about Costa Rica…and there will still be surprises, good, bad….and there definitely is an ugly.[b]VMC[/b] seems to be doing what many of us already living here, advise folk [i]not to do.[/i]…[i]packing up his home and family [b]without[/b] checking out this country first.[/i]
Here is a [url=https://www.welovecostarica.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=167657CE-24E8-5ED2-F1D14278A3A724C4]Recent post[/url] asking a similar question that you may wish to read, especially the post by [b]’watchdog’.[/b][i][/i] that may allow you to work sooner rather than later depending on how long you have been married.
[b]Joseph[/b], unless you have a Permanent resident status or have been very lucky to get a work visa it is illegal for you to work here.
[b]Larrythehat[/b] there is a posting ‘somewhere’ on this forum on the search for lemon trees. Yes, trees are available but you will need to search for them.
We bought ours in Tileran.I had read this ‘law’ before, and [i]thought/think[/i] it had been implemented prior to March 1st.
I know the question has been brought up before.
But the suggestion of [b]watchdog,[/b] is a very good one.Although I do say so myself…:D…[i]I do make some pretty good pizzas[/i] in my gas oven.
But, truthfully, many don’t take into consideration of the type of wood available for use in their ovens. Coffee wood which is used throughout Costa Rica for the [i]rotisserie chicken[/i] and is very tasty, but if you only use ‘cut off pieces’ from your garden trees, it is definitely ‘not as good’.versatile, indeed he does, and possibly this is due to where the cabin is located…
But, the original poster says that [i]”The property is on the only road that goes out to a popular beach…”[/i] so regular foot & vehicular traffic will be quite aware of an unoccupied dwelling.An excerpt from [url=http://costaricalaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=41]The spouse of a Costa Rican citizen[/url] [b][i]
“Under the new law the spouse of a Costa Rica citizen will be given Temporary immigration status for one year and renewable for additional one year periods so long as the immigration authorities do not determine that the marriage is a sham. After 3 years of marriage and with Temporary Residency status then the spouse may apply for Permanent Residency”[/i][/b]Which I presume…and know I shouldn’t…is that one cannot legally work, unless you have a work visa.
More info…
[i]The Spouse of a Costa Rican CitizenThe procedure by which a Spouse of a Costa Rican citizen may process residency is one of the significant changes in the new immigration law.
Under Article 73 and 79 (1) of the new immigration law the Spouse of a Costa Rican citizen is no longer allowed to apply for Permanent residency status. A Spouse must first apply under the Temporary residency category.This is a response to massive marriage fraud cases that have been uncovered whereby foreigners would pay Costa Rican citizens to marry them in order to obtain permanent residency.
Under the new law the spouse of a Costa Rica citizen will be given Temporary immigration status for one year and renewable for additional one year periods so long as the immigration authorities do not determine that the marriage is a sham. After 3 years of marriage and with Temporary Residency status then the spouse may apply for Permanent Residency
The applicant must provide the following supporting documentation:
1. Birth Certificate: You must provide a certified copy of your birth certificate and that of your dependents. The certified copy must be sent to the Costa Rican consulate for your jurisdiction for authentication. The consulate charges US$40 for each document to be authenticated. Be advised that the Department of Immigration will not accept any supporting documentation which has not been authenticated by a Costa Rican Consul.
2. Proof of Relationship to Costa Rican Citizen: If you are basing your petition on marriage then you must have a Cetified copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Civil Registry. If you are a parent or sibling to a Costa Rica citizen then provide the Certified birth certifcate of the relative. You must also provide a certified copy of the identification document of the Costa Rican relative.
3. Police Certificate of Good Conduct: This certification is obtained from the police department where you last resided. This certification also needs to be authenticated by a Costa Rican Consulate. Note that this certificates is only valid for 6 months from the date they are issued. If this document expires while you are pulling together the rest of the documentation then you will have to obtain another one.
4. Fingerprints for Interpol Background Check: This step is done in Costa Rica at the Ministry of Public Security. The applicant is finger printed and the fingerprints are run through the Interpol computer index.
5. Photographs: The application must provide 4 photographs facing towards the front.
6. Translation of Documents: Once you have compiled all your documentation, all documents which are not in Spanish must be translated to the Spanish language.
7. Register with the Embassy of your Country of origin. You must register with your Embassy and provide proof to the Department of Immigration.[/i]
