• Beginners Guide to Panama0

    Over the years, Panama has developed a reputation for great industry and development. This, of course, has attracted the attention of many expats who are eager to find a new home filled with diversity, political stability and a much more affordable lifestyle than their native country. These characteristics, along with its cultural, historical and natural richness,

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  • Digital Nomads, a New Way to Live and Work1

    Digital Nomadas! The new law is coming! The bill that creates a new Immigration category of Estancia (short-term visa) for digital nomads was approved in the second debate by Congress today. We now need to wait for the bill to be signed by the President, and, subsequently, the preparation and publication of the ruling that

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  • Extending Your Tourist Visa: A Review2

    If you arrive before June 1st, 2021, and receive less than a 90-day entry stamp, please note that it is still possible to extend your visa by following the steps outlined here. First of all, ensure your insurance covers the entire length of your desired stay. You will need to have your insurance validated by

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  • Bringing Your Pets To Costa Rica0

    So you are picking up and moving to Costa Rica and you are wondering “what about my fur family?”. Good news! We have you covered. Let’s review the process.  There are two ways your pets can travel with you: via air with you in a carrier inside the cabin (please check with your airline as things

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  • Border Run Check List8

    Land borders were opened on April 5th, 2021. If you require a border run, you are able to now travel via land as well as air. Please note: If traveling to Nicaragua, they require a negative Covid test within three calendar days of arrival or within 48 hours if traveling to Panama.  There is no

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  • Extension of Entry Stamps0

    People who enter the country as tourists and receive an entry stamp of fewer than 90 days and wish to extend their stay to complete a total of 90 days, must: Request an appointment to extend the tourist entry stamp by calling 1311 using a Kolbi line (in Costa Rica there are various phone providers,

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