This is not a story about the abolition of the army, rather, it is a review about some of the commentary around it. I am a curious person, and sometimes (maybe more than sometimes) I get curious about the type of thoughts people have. I wonder
If you are thinking of moving to Costa Rica or have just recently relocated here, you will surely find that, like most countries in the world, Costa Rica is full of wonders and delights even though it can simultaneously be a source of frustrations and
It seems one of the first questions you asked when you meet another ex-pat is "how did you end up here?" Selling everything and moving to a new country seemed rational to me. However, if you ask my friends and family they all thought I
We know starting a new life can be challenging, especially if it involves moving from your native country to a completely different one, with a new language and hundreds of things to learn. This is why we set out to explore the most common tips
Why obtaining residency in another country is important. It is April 2019, and I am attending an immigration conference in Toronto. There are attorneys and wealth managers from all over the world; London, New York, UAE, Shang Hai, and me. The purpose of the conference is to review the
We have the pleasure of assisting expats from all corners of the world and have grown accustomed to seeing and dealing with cases where there is a disparity between the applicant’s name on the various documents we must submit to Immigration. For example, it is
One of the most challenging parts of residency is obtaining the required documents. Other documents may be required depending on your category, but for now we are only covering birth and marriage certificates and background checks from North America. Birth and Marriage Certificates Birth and marriage certificates
As part of its sovereignty, every nation enacts laws in order to regulate the migration of people along its borders. The instrument used to demonstrate the approval of entry and legal stay in a country is generally known as a visa (not to be confused
With the number of foreigners moving to Costa Rica, some of them wonder what the rules are in Costa Rica when it comes to vaccinations, particularly if they have children. Earlier in the year, there was a significant discussion about this topic due to the
Who is eligible under this category? The retired person or "pensionado" category is available to foreign nationals who are currently receiving a pension (or retirement income) for at least $1,000 USD per month. The pension or retirement income can come from a government retirement program, or from an independent