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About Brian Botta
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Relocating to a foreign country and adjusting to life in a different culture, with a different language and a different set of values can be difficult. As a foreign expatriate living in Venezuela I've become rather well acquainted with how the country operates and how to avoid problems in Venezuela.

I have specific expertise with regard to the relocation of English speaking individuals and families to Margarita Island, including the associated issues of renting or buying a home, acquiring language training, acquiring a residence or investor visa, opening bank accounts, finding competent professionals (doctors, lawyers, accountants, dentists, etc.) placing children in a private school and other associated issues involved with relocating individuals or families to Margarita Island.



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Experience in the area
I (a US Citizen) relocated my family to Margarita Island in early 2005, and we have been living here since that time. We are now residents of Venezuela, living normal lives and doing business here on the Island.

I am active in real estate development and sales, as well as helping foreigners relocate to Margarita Island. I'm a writer, and my website (http://bulletproofretirement.com) has over 200 articles on the various aspects of relocation abroad and moving to Margarita. As a writer and researcher I am quite experienced with providing complete answers to specific questions.

I currently assist with the relocation of 1 to 2 individuals each month, about half of them from the US and the rest from Canada and the UK. Some of the clients are retirees, others are business or real estate investors who need assistance in finding quality properties to purchase. In either case, I've become experienced in solving problems with moving to Venezuela.


 
   

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Topic: Venezuela



Expert: Brian Botta
Date: 2/11/2008
Subject: how to apply in margarita as i am a foreigner

Question

Subject: Information on residence and investing in isla Margarita

Question
Well i would like to know what is the requirement to have a residence in isla Margarita,  i am indian and  i am married to a venezuelan lady and at present living in venezuela ..... and where i should apply for visa or citizen ship? and how much money for the applying process? and what time does it takes to be issued? and what is the average renting prices per month for a small house and shop in isla Margarita?.....thanks for your co operatin


Answer
bharadwaj

You need to go with your Venezuelan wife to the offices of ONIDEX in Caracas.  Take your passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate and any other documentation you might have... and possibly some of your wife's relatives as well (witnesses).

I have no idea what kind of process you'll have to deal with, but it shouldn't be too difficult, depending on how long you've been married.  If you really want to insure your residency, father a child here.  If you have a child here, they can't throw you out.

Rental prices on Margarita are high, and the major problem is the laws on rentals in Venezuela.  A long-term renter gains substantial rights, and a property owner makes much more money by using the property as a vacation rental.  Therefore, it's very difficult to find a long-term rental.

Check the prices in the classifieds in El Sol, the daily newspaper for Margarita.  Rental prices for a small commercial space depend on the location.  One will pay a huge amount of money for a shop in Sambil Mall, but other places might only charge $100 per month.  The difference is in the amount of traffic and the quality of traffic.

It depends on what you want to do.  Some businesses might do better in the mall, some would do better on the beach, others... may not work no matter where you have a shop.  

Cheers,
Brian

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