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[kilo1991]

Hi there, my fiance and I hope to eventually live down in Costa Rica under the Rentista residency.

I was curious if you are working for a over the phone and internet customer service type job and being paid by a US company is this allowed? and if generating the required income each month through this job would it qualify you for the Rentista status?

also what types of investments qualify? my fiance owns 2 rental properties that generate well over the required $2500 does this qualify? and the $66,000 deposit into a bank, is this for 1 person? or would the amount be the same for a married couple with no children? (we will probably be married before the move takes place)

if there are any other types of residency we may qualify for please tell me that too!

If anyone can help me out it would be much appreciated!

THANKS! PURA VIDA

[T&VSmith]

Here is a link to the different types of residencies. The $60,000.00 is for you, your spouse, and dependents under 18 years of age. The $60,000.00 deposited in a Costa Rican bank is your guaranteed $2,500.00 per month for two years. You would have to do this again after your second year but would then be able to apply for permanent residency after your third year Your income from your rental properties and your job does not qualify as they are not "guaranteed". The phone and internet jobs are perfectly acceptable however depending on how you manage the phone aspect it could become pricey!
Cheers .... Terry

[costaricafinca]

No, the funds, $60,000 must be deposited in a bank, and then $2,500 per month will automatically be transferred into your account for you to live on. You are required to show these exchanges when you renew your cedula. These funds cover a single/married/family members under 18. So if you were unmarried, you both would be required to deposit $60,000.
Yes, you can continue working over the internet... but your salary doesn't help with the Rentista application.

Edited by costaricafinca, 27 May 2012 - 04:11 PM.

[kilo1991]

thanks for all the info! The job i would be doing would be all phone calls through the internet, i have heard it is difficult to get a reliable landline in CR but internet seemed to not be an issue last few times we travelled down but I will have to look into it further!

cheers!

[Hugo]

Estimados señores, el motivo de estar en este Forum es poder contactar con personas que me sepan informar de los requisitos que se necesitan para residir en Costa Rica, tambien poder tener relación con profesionales de la Odontología para saber como son las condiciones de trabajo que existen alli y intercambiar información referente a la Profesión. Muchas Gracias y estoy a su disposición. Saludos.

[DanaJ]

thanks for all the info! The job i would be doing would be all phone calls through the internet, i have heard it is difficult to get a reliable landline in CR but internet seemed to not be an issue last few times we travelled down but I will have to look into it further!

cheers!

No, it is not difficult to get a good land line, but as a renter, it will be in the landlords name. You cannot get your own landline until you have permanent residency.
As for internet, with 3g and other options now available, it it not hard to find good internet. In some places it will probably be much slower than you are used to in the US or Canada.