Gr8fulmom
Canadian expat in Costa Rica
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Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Just another update. My basset hound came back with us to Canada for 6 months and we just did his paperwork again and came back to Costa Rica. Again we flex American with our basset as a checked bag. No trouble. He is doing well back in his CR ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
I did not get an accountant statement. Just filled in a form. Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
For rentistas and pensianados its a set rate based on $2509 and $1000? You are supposed to have as monthly income. At the Quepos office they said it was the same for investors a set rate based on $2500 but that is not true. We didn't fill out a ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
I don't get how they don't allow expenses?! It was part of the standard form. There were spaces preprinted to fill in amounts for food electricity etc. Anyways. I feel like you just have to keep trying until you get to an office where they ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
My basset has spent 6 happy months here and we are bringing him back to canada to two weeks. He will be flying American as checked baggage. Canada customs told me all they need is proof of rabies vax. My Great Danes have been here one and half years ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
Just wanted to update everyone. It took a few trips to the CAJA to get it sorted out but in the end our family is paying well under $100 per month as investors. When we went to Quepos office they wanted us to pay $400 based on $2500 per month which ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
we have a lawyer鈥� I was just hoping to get someone info from someone who had done it鈥� I am hearing that it will be ok from someone I talked to in real life here鈥� just need an advocate to go to help make arrangements鈥�. Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
Actually, I found the whole residency thing very straight forward. I have lived here almost 10 years part time and I get the pura vida way. As I said before I pay provincial medical premiums in Canada anyways, so that's not new. It's ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
I think caja is a requirement of doing residency right now鈥� I am told it is only your income in CR that counts鈥� very confusing! Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
I have no pension. We are applying as investors. Also we are a family with 3 kids who are all dependents under 18. Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
We are getting investor status. Is it your total income worldwide or what you bring into CR? We live in Canada half the year (by the way as a bc resident my fany pays $150 per month in bc health care it's different in every province plus we ... Read More
New CAJA rules apply... by cupacoffee
At least this is what is being repeated by those who have gone to renew their CAJA and have been told that [b]spouses must have their own account and pay an additional premium.[/b] This [b]seems [/b]to apply to both legal Residents and Costa Rican ...
I am trying to get info on current caja premiums. We are doing our residency application and now I understand the rules changed this year and the prices are much higher! How does it work? Where can I find info? Thanks Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Sorry but I don't agree鈥� yes there are dangers here but there are dangers everywhere鈥� I had a dog get shot in Canada by a neighbour who thought she was being aggressive toward his goat. He was protected by livestock laws. My friend ... Read More
Looking for customs broker in Costa Rica that works with Dogs by cluppens
I need a customs broker that will broker two dogs for me in Costa Rica. I also need them to get the health import certificates.
I have the email of a broker we used last year when we shipped our great danes who had to come as cargo鈥� if you still need the info let me know... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
OK鈥� I just successfully brought our 45 pound Basset with us to CR. We used the new CFIA forms. Saw the consulate in North Van to get it stamped鈥� paid $175 to American Airlines鈥� airline did not look at paperwork except very quickly. ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Do any Canadian have any info on the NEW health forms? I just went to download the health certificate for my vet to fill out and now it looks like there is a new form on CFIA website for Costa Rica. It says the dogs must be treated for parasites ... Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
yes that is true on all the airlines I have checked So thankful my new basset who willc one back and forth only ways 45 pounds! So he will be under 100 with crate ;) Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
what size crate was your lab in? a 500? Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
I paid about $1200 per dog out of Canada The extender are from a guy is washington state. they are wood but are the right kind for import/export and come with papers saying so they are made to perfectly fit the 700 crate. I have not heard of a ... Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
It was arranged by an animal transport service I did not speak to DHL directly Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
I am now planning to bring my basset with me this fall. He will be coming back and forth with us each year (every 5-6 months). I am hoping to fly him on American Airlines as checked baggage. He fits easily in a 400 size crate. Anyone have any recent ... Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
Here is their flight info from last year Miami San Jose Date: 23/October/2013 Carrier: DHL AWB# TBA Departs: 8.30 AM Arrives: 11.00 AM Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
My great danes flew DHL cargo from Miami into San Jose hope that helps! Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
I flew two great danes last year. It is possible but it was complicated they must fly as cargo. I ended up using a pet relocation company to arrange the flights because we had to use multiple airlines and a freight airline out of florida to ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
I hate to say it but I would expect thats a one way price let us know! I hope I am wrong!!! Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
I brought two great danes to costa rica. I do not think dogs are at high risk here if you take care of them. I have friends who have old dogs here! It was expensive to bring down my great dane but it was worth it because we love them and they are so ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
My dogs are here permanently. We live here 1/2 the year and have a family that takes care of our house and dogs when we are not here. It would be crazy to do this back and forth but I have a friend who does it for his Rotweiller. He flies her on ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
My dogs made it! We used a service. No American airlines will fly pet cargo out of Canada including United. We used a service called Worldwide Pet Travel and they were great but it was expensive. Because of the crate size 700 XXL we had to use three ... Read More
Moving to Costa Rica from Calgary, Alberta by Tdeginnus
My husband and I are moving to Montezuma Costa Rica in January 2015 and are trying to find the easiest way to fly with our 50lb dog from Canada! With her kennel she is 73 lbs and max weight is 70lbs to fly as baggage. Has anyone ever shipped ...
I just flew two great dane puppies from Vancouver. It was very expensive and a lot of paperwork but worth it. No American airlines will fly pet cargo out of Canada even United. We ended up using a service which cost more but it was worth it! Also I ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
I have now spoken to a friend who just brought his dog back and forth. He sent them ahead of him on a different flight using United Pet safe. Itc pst $450 for the flight plus brokerage fees from California. He sent the dog ahead and arranged her ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
I just looked at American's website and they won't take a dog where the crate/kennel is over 100lbs or a series 700 kennel. My bigger great dane will be both of those :( Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Maybe it is Delta that I was looking at before... ? What airlines have people been successful with? Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Really? I understand you just have to have the customs paperwork. I have not heard about needing a broker. A friend of mine has been flying back and forth with a Rottwieiler from San Francisco so I will check with him. I know temperature is rarely ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
I live about half the year in Costa Rica. I am bringing two Great Danes down this year and I am trying to get all the right information. One will likely be under 100lbs with crate at time of travel but one will be over for sure. From everything I ... Read More