Who you need for a move to Costa Rica

Read what each specialist does and when to bring them in. Ask for an introduction from any page.

• Relocation plannerOne person who plans the move with you and coordinates everyone else.
• Immigration attorneyResidency applications, renewals and the change to permanent status.
• Real estate agentRentals for your first year, or a purchase once you know the area.
• International moverShipping household goods and vehicles by sea, with the customs paperwork.
• Pet relocationHealth certificates, vaccinations, flights and arrival for dogs, cats and other animals.
• Health insurancePrivate and international cover, and how it fits with the public system.
• US expat tax preparerUS returns from abroad, foreign account reporting and how Costa Rica's territorial tax works.