
RichardHol
Czech looking for information about Costa Rica
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Czech
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Registration: 12 September 2017
Costa Rican driving license and COSEVI procedure by RichardHol
Hello, I would like to warn you about the situation at COSEVI office in Barva if you want to get Costa Rican driving license. The office only provides this service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 AM to 11 AM, doing only about 15-18 people per ...
Hi and thanks for the response. I would like to add few details. It took me 4 visits to get to meet the officer. On the internet it says the office is opened from 7:00 AM to 3 PM. The first visit, I was there from 7:30 to 11:00, after they said ... Read More
Costa Rican driving license and COSEVI procedure
Hello, I would like to warn you about the situation at COSEVI office in Barva if you want to get Costa Rican driving license. The office only provides this service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 AM to 11 AM, doing only about 15-18 people per ... Read More
Summer camps for children
Are there any summer/winter/whatever camps for kids in Costa Rica? Preferably locally organized (with Tico kids)... Thank you. Richard Read More
Leaving Costa Rica with a dog by RichardHol
Hello, I am thinking about adopting a dog here in Costa Rica and taking it back home when the time comes. Does anyone know what is the process of exporting a dog to EU country? Thank you and best regards, Richard
Thank you for the detailed info. Read More
Leaving Costa Rica with a dog by RichardHol
Hello, I am thinking about adopting a dog here in Costa Rica and taking it back home when the time comes. Does anyone know what is the process of exporting a dog to EU country? Thank you and best regards, Richard
Hello and thanks for answers. I have done little research. It looks that EU has standardized policy on importing dogs, cats and ferrets. There are even EU pet passports... The dog has to be chipped and provided with pre-entry rabies antibody ... Read More
Leaving Costa Rica with a dog
Hello, I am thinking about adopting a dog here in Costa Rica and taking it back home when the time comes. Does anyone know what is the process of exporting a dog to EU country? Thank you and best regards, Richard Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border by RichardHol
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ...
Thank you. Do you know whether with the work permit and the temporary residence that comes with it you still need to provide a proof of a ticket back to the home country when travelling to Panama? And whether you still need to have a bus ticket ... Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border by RichardHol
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ...
Kohlerias, thank you for your answers. Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border by RichardHol
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ...
Ok. Thanks. Is it the authorities of Panama requiring a ticket out of Panama when entering or it is the Costa Rican immigration? If it is Panama then it does not make sense to arrive by car and have a ticket out by plain. And if it is Costa Rica, it ... Read More
Work permit in progress document used on a border
Hello, my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist ... Read More
Taking car to Panama
Hello. I am still on tourist visa and own a car with Costa Rican plates. I would like to go to Panama Bocas del Toro by car for few days. Do I need to provide a permit to cross the border with a car? Living in Heredia, where do I get such permit? ... Read More
The proof of onward travel on Costa Rica by RichardHol
I have arrived on tourist visa, my company applies for a work visa. Something got stuck with the paperwork and I may not get it before my tourist visa expiration. I have arrived with one way ticket to Costa Rica and onward one way flight to ...
Hi guys, thanks for your concerns but the blame goes on me. This is a corporate company and there are foreigners working in there already and I worked for them in overseas already... When I negotiated the contract, I was told to provide "duly ... Read More
The proof of onward travel on Costa Rica
I have arrived on tourist visa, my company applies for a work visa. Something got stuck with the paperwork and I may not get it before my tourist visa expiration. I have arrived with one way ticket to Costa Rica and onward one way flight to ... Read More
pickup taxi
We are moving into unfurnished house. I would like to buy some second hand equipment. Do you know any pickup track or van taxi in Heredia, that would take small cargo? I think that hiring a moving truck for one fridge or washing machine is a bit ... Read More
Internet without limits
Thank you guys for reply. As soon I move into something more permanent, I will have to check out what is available in the area. I was giving high hopes to Claro due to mobility and no limits but the reality in this weather is disappointing. Crwifi ... Read More
Internet without limits
Hello, I would like to work from home and need reliable internet without download limits that is not going to ruin my pocket. Now I use borrowed Claro mobile modem and the connection drops every 5 minutes or so. I use it only 2 days and it is windy ... Read More
Looking for rent
Hello, We are moving to Heredia on 15th February, have booked one week stay and looking for house/flat in secured area or condo: Easy to commute to America Free Zone, 2 bedrooms and $800 p/m. 2 years of stay. I am searching through encuentra24, ... Read More
Cost related to car owning and driving by RichardHol
Hello, I think I have an idea of how much used cars cost but I have no idea how much is to own and drive one. How much is the minimum mandatory insurance for driving a car? What does that cover? Do you pay per driver or per vehicle? Do you pay more ...
SAMRAMON: Thanks for long description. ...renting a 4x4 costs like $500 a week... it's the insurance for the car rental... Yeah, that is what raised my worries. BTW https://www.dollarcostarica.com is cca $600 per month for a tiny car with ... Read More
Cost related to car owning and driving
Hello, I think I have an idea of how much used cars cost but I have no idea how much is to own and drive one. How much is the minimum mandatory insurance for driving a car? What does that cover? Do you pay per driver or per vehicle? Do you pay more ... Read More
Hiking in Costa Rica by RichardHol
What are the good hikes in Costa Rica? Preferably without a guide. Are trails marked? Are there any hiking maps around? Please share your experience.
This is nice info on topographic maps of Costa Rica: https://costa-rica-guide.com/maps/topo-maps/ The book: https://www.amazon.com/Costa-Rica-Mapa-guia-naturaleza-Guidebook/dp/8485389921 Read More
Hiking in Costa Rica by RichardHol
What are the good hikes in Costa Rica? Preferably without a guide. Are trails marked? Are there any hiking maps around? Please share your experience.
I have never solely relied on GPS, (I always hiked marked trails) but I am ready to do so. I guess together with other safety measures it is the safest way to go unmarked trail. Minimum of 2 people, 2 devices (a mobile is good enough), good battery ... Read More
Hiking in Costa Rica by RichardHol
What are the good hikes in Costa Rica? Preferably without a guide. Are trails marked? Are there any hiking maps around? Please share your experience.
GPS hiking: https://www.gpsies.com/trackCollection.do?language=en&trackTypes=trekking&country=CR Read More
Furniture and other home equipment rental by RichardHol
Hi, looking at the property rental websites, it looks there are more choices of unfurnished apartments. Can you find a furniture and other home facility long term rentals? Cooker, TV, fridge + basic furniture... Thanks
I have tried that website cortglobal.com. They say no details, try to look global, ask many questions saying we will contact you which has not happened yet... I do not think this is a serious business. Thanks anyway for trying to help. Read More
Furniture and other home equipment rental
Hi, looking at the property rental websites, it looks there are more choices of unfurnished apartments. Can you find a furniture and other home facility long term rentals? Cooker, TV, fridge + basic furniture... Thanks Read More
Primary school around Heredia by RichardHol
I am looking for a private primary school around Heredia. Our budget is about 500 USD per month. I have a good reference for this one: http://www.tpmontebello.com/web2/ but I wanted to have an alternative. Thanks for help.
Pebs: Hello and thanks for help. I have heard good things about the European School but it seems out of our budget. http://www.europeanschool.com/general-info/fees-2017-2018 Still, thanks for a tip. Read More
Hiking in Costa Rica
What are the good hikes in Costa Rica? Preferably without a guide. Are trails marked? Are there any hiking maps around? Please share your experience. Read More
Primary school around Heredia by RichardHol
I am looking for a private primary school around Heredia. Our budget is about 500 USD per month. I have a good reference for this one: http://www.tpmontebello.com/web2/ but I wanted to have an alternative. Thanks for help.
Hi, Heredia, Zona Franca Am茅rica Edificio is my future office and the school and place to live has to be around there. We'd probably choose a school first and then find an apartment in between school and work. In my country they will not ... Read More
Primary school around Heredia
I am looking for a private primary school around Heredia. Our budget is about 500 USD per month. I have a good reference for this one: http://www.tpmontebello.com/web2/ but I wanted to have an alternative. Thanks for help. Read More
Sailing Permit / License
Do you need a license to ride a small sailboat yacht in Costa Rica or Panama? Like this one?: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16700037?location=Costa%20Rica&s=sQlCMPXJ Read More
Keeping oversees employment
I will have a work visa, my wife will get some dependent visa not allowing her to work in CR. She currently works from home and might be able to keep her current job. Her employer does not mind her being physically in another country. Will this ... Read More
Driving License
Thanks for answer. I will have the resident status that comes with a work visa. Does anyone know what driving permit is needed for 15 seat minibus i.e. Hyundai Grace. What I know in UK for an instance all you need is normal car driving license + 2 ... Read More
Driving License
I am thinking to buy a minibus/van and do little camper conversion. From what I find on internet I like Hyundai Grace DLX Grand Saloon. It usually has 15 seats, I only want to leave 4 in. My doubt is will I be able to use my current international ... Read More
Child care in San Jose by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in San Jose ? How much is daycare in San Jose ? Is the ...
Hello. We are moving to CR soon. Can we enroll our 3 year old kid to local kindergarten? Are there government and private kindergartens? What is the school fee range around San Jose / Heredia? Read More
Health insurance for family members
Hello. We are moving to Costa Rica due to my work contract. I have learned that my wife and two children are not going to have a medical insurance paid by company (37+9+3 years). I would like to get an idea of how much is it going to cost for them ... Read More
Park entry fees
I have heard non-residents pay a lot higher park entry fees and do not have "free entry" days. Do you pay local or foreign park entries? Does the official foreign price apply in other places (museums, amusements...)? Does work visa allow ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi, it looks like I will be moving with my family (wife, 3yo boy and 11 yo girl) from the Czech Republic to Costa Rica for about 2 years of my work contract. I expect it to happen in January 2018. We have never been to CR, once I visited Cuba. I ... Read More