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You need to apply for residency if you intend to live here over
6 months a year. There is an issue of the '90 day tourist
extension" but I am unsure if that is just if you are staying
in a hotel or not. The form is in english and you would have
to go to dimas after 2:30 and just submit the forms. It's simple
and not much is asked for in terms of documentation.
I am living here as a full time retiree. The first time - you do need a lot of
documentation and a UN notarization (apostile sp?) -
We went thru a lawyer the first time (but was not a great experience)
- so I have done it by myself all for all the renewals (now up to year 5)...
I know of a lot of people who file themselves.
It takes a little patience but you can find the forms (PM me if you
want to know the forms) and put it thru an internet translation
from dutch to english. You can make an appointment on line
with DIMAS.
There is a "income" amount you have to make every year but
that does change from year to year which is understandable.
But I find if you translate the checklist and application -
it's pretty straightforward on what you need to do.
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