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Costa Rica closed borders until August 1st, 2020 due to Covid-19
Border closed until August 1st, 2020. This extension was established and published today in the Official Gazette, Executive Decree number 42432, which states that the measure restricts the entry of non-resident foreigners into the country and it is extended until...
Dates of Interest for immigration process in Costa Rica
The borders will be closed until June 15, 2020. Only foreigners and residents will be allowed to enter the country, where they’ll be given a sanitary order of isolation for 14 days. Tourist visas, for foreigners who entered after December 17th, 2019, will be extended...
Don’t Retire in Costa Rica (Reset your Life in Costa Rica)
Due to the current global Covid-19 emergency people are leaving heavily populated urban areas and moving to rural locations looking for a healthier environment. Every crisis brings opportunities for those that embrace change. If you are considering having a Plan B or...
Urgent for ALL Residents in Costa Rica
URGENT INFORMATION: The government of Costa Rica, has communicated that since March 24th, 2020, ALL foreigners: resident, refugee, applicants of residency, that leave the country, will lose their status, and will not be able to enter the country again. This is a...
Migratory national security alert due to COVID-19
From March 18 to April 12, 2020TH, only Costa Ricans or residents will be allowed to enter the country. Any person who enters the national territory will have to comply with quarantine (14 days), this will be indicated in the corresponding immigration post at the...
Buying a Property in Costa Rica with an Independent Law Firm
When you buy property in Costa Rica look for an independent law firm When a Costa Rican wants to purchase real estate, the first thing that he's going to do is to look for the real estate attorney of his trust. That’s the basic scenario for real estate transactions in...
TESTIMONIALS
Client Testimonial: Karen and Jim
Who in their right mind would decide to purchase a vacation home in another country during a pandemic shut-down? We did. Friends in Costa Rica recommended the GLC Law firm to help us get everything taken care of for the purchase. In a period of a few short weeks GLC...
Testimonial: Otis Armour
To whom it may concern, In Costa Rica everything is handled by Lawyers, so you must have a good one. This is especially true if you are trying to conduct business in Costa Rica from another country, in another language. Luckily I found a good one with GLC Abogados....
Testimonial: Frank Scott
Sept 18, 2019 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I have been acquainted with Augusto Arce of GLC ABOGADOS for many years and when I decided to purchase a condo in Costa Rica, Augusto was the first person I contacted. He helped me understand the process of purchasing a condo in...
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