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Thank you for requesting the official 2026 Costa Rica Relocation & Real Estate Checklist for Canadians & Americans. Click below to download your PDF guide immediately.
What’s Inside Your Relocation Checklist
Your 2026 relocation checklist contains verified data, thresholds, and timelines tailored specifically for Canadian and American citizens:
- 12-Month Relocation Timeline: Month-by-month checklist from 12 months out to arrival and month 1+.
- 2026 Residency Options Table: Detailed breakdowns for Pensionado ($1,000/mo), Rentista ($2,500/mo), Inversionista ($150,000 investment), and Digital Nomad (Law 10008).
- Canada & USA Tax & Healthcare Checklists: CRA non-residency criteria, Form NR73 guidance, departure tax (Sec 128.1), provincial health rules, OAS/CPP, IRS FEIE ($132,900 for 2026), FBAR (> $10k), FATCA, and Medicare abroad rules.
- Guanacaste Cost-of-Living Snapshot: Realistic monthly budgets for single individuals ($1,500–$2,500/mo) and couples ($2,500–$4,500/mo).
- Buying Your Home in Costa Rica: Foreign ownership rights (Art. 19), Maritime Zone rules, 1.5% transfer tax, 3.5%–4.0% closing costs, and 0.25% municipal property tax.
Thinking of Buying a Home in Costa Rica?
Whether you’re looking for a gated community villa in Playa Lagarto, a condo in Tamarindo, or a luxury home in Nosara, Yossi Kaplan, MBA can guide you through every step of foreign property ownership.
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