Pablo Arias, founder
My team and I have planned moves abroad for more than fourteen years.
- 14+ yearsplanning international moves
- Six countriesin Latin America and Europe
- 60-minute callabout the rules for your case
Before you move
The rules for your move depend on your case.
What you can bring, what you pay and which papers you need change with your immigration status and your destination. A surprise at the port is expensive to fix.
- Status
Rules that change with who you are
A retiree, a digital nomad and a returning citizen can face different rules for the same shipment.
- Costs
Duties nobody put in the quote
Duties and paperwork for your route are easy to miss until someone maps them for you.
- Customs
Up to ten weeks at customs
Clearing customs takes from one to ten weeks, depending on the destination country's rules.
- Documents
Papers that take weeks to arrive
Documents can take fifteen to forty-five days to get from your home country to your destination.
How it works
From your first call to every stage of your move.
What we do
Four ways we help you move.
- End to end
International moving
Your household, a car or a full container. We map the rules, duties and paperwork for your route.
Plan your move - On the ground
Relocation tours
A private visit to Costa Rica or Panama before you commit, to see the region, the schools and the healthcare with someone who knows them.
See the tours - Paperwork
Documentation assistance
Help preparing and sending the documents your destination asks for, with an estimate of how long each one takes.
Ask about documents - Advice
International advisory
Advice on the rules and costs that apply to your specific move, before you sign anything expensive.
Book advice
Chat with Lily
Ask first, then book.
Lily, our assistant, answers your questions in the chat, checks the team calendar and books your call. She is on WhatsApp too.
Every successful project is a well-planned project.
We built a system so you can follow your whole project, from the first consultation to the delivery of every document.
After you confirm
What you get with your project.
- 01
The rules for your case, in writing
Your plan lists the rules and regulations that apply to your status, your route and your destination, with the estimated costs. You accept it online.
- 02
Your status page
Your Relocation Portal shows each stage of your move with its date, your documents and your next consultation.
- 03
Follow-up on WhatsApp
Our team keeps you updated on WhatsApp at each stage, so you know what comes next and what we need from you.
- 04
Notice before the bill changes
If the scope turns out smaller or larger than estimated, we tell you first and you decide how to proceed.
Your status page
Every stage of your move, with its date.
Once you confirm, your Relocation Portal follows your move stage by stage, with an activity log. You can rate each stage when it is done. This is an example.
Who we serve
People moving their lives abroad.
- Expats and retirees
- Digital nomads
- Private individuals
- Returning citizens
- IRPInternational Relocation Partner Boarding passPassenger
Expats and retirees
DFWDallasSJOSan JoséMoving a household to start somewhere new, with the paperwork your residency asks for.
FlightIRP 060Date14 MARGateCallZone1Seat02APassengerExpats and retireesDFW→SJOSeat02AGateCall - IRPInternational Relocation Partner Boarding passPassenger
Digital nomads
LAXLos AngelesLISLisbonWorking from abroad and wanting to know which rules apply before you settle.
FlightIRP 060Date03 APRGateCallZone2Seat11CPassengerDigital nomadsLAX→LISSeat11CGateCall - IRPInternational Relocation Partner Boarding passPassenger
Private individuals
INDIndianapolisFAOFaroLooking at opportunities in another country and wanting to see it first.
FlightIRP 060Date22 MAYGateCallZone1Seat07FPassengerPrivate individualsIND→FAOSeat07FGateCall - IRPInternational Relocation Partner Boarding passPassenger
Returning citizens
MADMadridBOGBogotáGoing back to your origin country with what you collected over years abroad.
FlightIRP 060Date09 JUNGateCallZone3Seat04DPassengerReturning citizensMAD→BOGSeat04DGateCall
Where we work
Six countries, open now.
What catches people out
2026Costa Rica
- 79%
- Import tax on a car six years or olderAbout 52% when it is new. The rate rises with the car’s age.
- $1,000
- A month, for life, for pensionado residencyRentista asks $2,500 a month for two years, or a $60,000 deposit.
- Caja
- Public health enrollment is mandatoryResidents pay a monthly share of their declared income, even with private insurance.
Panama
- $1,000
- A month, for life, for the Pensionado visa$750 with Panamanian property worth $100,000 or more. Add $250 per dependent.
- $10,000
- Of household goods duty-free, onceIt is a one-time exemption. Plan the whole shipment before you use it.
- Day one
- Pensionado residency is permanent on approvalNo temporary stage, and no income check at renewal.
Mexico
- 2×
- Residency card fees since January 2026Government fees doubled for new and renewing residents.
- US$4,400
- A month in income for temporary residencyRecalculated every January, and consulates apply it differently.
- No permit
- For a foreign-plated car once you are permanentOnly visitors and temporary residents can get one outside the free zones.
Portugal
- 10 years
- Before citizenship, since May 19, 2026It used to be 5. Permanent residence still comes at year 5.
- €920
- A month in passive income for the D7It follows the minimum wage, which rises every January. Add 50% for a spouse, 30% per child.
- NHR
- The old tax regime closed to newcomers in 2024Its replacement only covers certain professions.
Spain
- €28,800
- A year in passive income, non-lucrative visaPlus €7,200 per family member. No work allowed, remote work included.
- Closed
- Golden visa, since April 3, 2025Buying property no longer gives you residency.
- 183 days
- In Spain make you a tax residentFrom then on, Spain taxes your worldwide income.
Colombia
- COP 5.25M
- A month for the pensioner visaThree minimum wages. The minimum wage rose about 23% for 2026.
- 15 days
- To register your visa and get your cédulaCalendar days from arrival. Missing them can cost up to seven minimum wages in fines.
- COP 294,000
- For the cédula de extranjeríaThe 2026 fee. The card arrives about 10 business days after payment.
Pick your destination to read our guide. Relocation tours run in Costa Rica and Panama.
Clients
What our clients say.
Routes from our Google reviews
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IRP has been amazing.
Teresa HealthDallas, Texas → Costa Rica
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Our household items were packed with care, with punctual arrival times and courteous team members.
Jeanne FuquaIndianapolis, Indiana → Portimão, Portugal
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From the day the truck wrapped our things until the last box was unloaded, communication was excellent.
Angela HryniukAustralia → Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Google reviews
What our customers say
Real reviews from clients who moved their lives with us.
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IRP has been amazing. We had questions and anxiety about shipping overseas. Everyone was kind and informative, and they answered every question from the start. Everything arrived in perfect condition.
Our household items were packed with care, with punctual arrival times and courteous team members. Outstanding communication and clear explanations on import fees and taxes.
Your information was invaluable. I truly appreciated the perspectives you offered, and I would recommend you to anyone in need of relocation assistance.
Pablo and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. He even made a long trip to personally obtain our temporary vehicle plate so we could get on the road as soon as we arrived.
From the day the truck wrapped our things until the last box was unloaded, communication was excellent. They handled our goods with care and were upfront with all costs.
Extremely well-coordinated and organized. Everyone was polite, efficient, and knowledgeable. Marjorie, our coordinator, was a gem.
A seamless process from pickup in Atenas through customs clearance and delivery. They use AI to video your boxes and build the packing list. Packed and unpacked with care.
This was our second move with this company. The moving crew is so helpful, and this move was just as smooth as the last one.
Once we connected with Pablo and his team, we were sure we had found a great group. Our household goods and our car arrived exactly as we had last seen them.
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You can sign and confirm your project in our online Project Planner.
We create a custom-tailored Project Planner for each of our customers with a comprehensive estimate of the international project costs, rules, and regulations. This online document has the option to confirm and accept. -
Yes, we do require an initial payment. We take wire transfer payments only, for which you will receive an invoice with our bank information. For additional assistance with payment methods, please contact our Consulting Specialist.
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The total time it takes for documents to get from point A to point B can vary depending on different factors, such as the specific route and processing times. It can take anywhere from 15 up to 45 days.
We can provide you with an estimated time of project completion for your documentation, please contact our Consulting Specialist. -
We recommend confirming with 6 months in advance to ensure availability.
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Absolutely. When your service is booked, we will create a Timeline System for your project. This application will allow us to show you the entire process step by step, including dates, descriptions, comments, documents, and tasks. We will send the instructions through email. (Available only for our comprehensive consulting services)
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It takes approximately 1 to 10 weeks, depending on the destination country's rules and requirements. Please contact our Consulting Specialist for more information.
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We will notify you if the scope of your project is smaller or larger than expected. You can then decide how to proceed. The final bill will be adjusted to the actual scope of the project.
Contact us
Our offices.
Living abroad is a different experience for everybody. Write to the office for your destination, or book a consultation call with one of our experts.
United States
International Relocation Partner LLC 175 SW 7th Street STE 1517 - 559MIAMI FLORIDA 33130 unitedstates@internationalrelocationpartner.comMexico
International Relocation Partner Edif New York LifePaseo de la Reforma 342, Piso 26Col. Juárez, Del. CuauhtémocCiudad de México, C.P. 06600 mexico@internationalrelocationpartner.comCosta Rica
Alajuela 700 metros al este del cruce del aeropuerto Juan SantaMaria, Carretera a Heredia, WF Office Building, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, 20109 costarica@internationalrelocationpartner.comGuanacaste A 1.5kms norte de la plaza de futbol de Villarreal. Camino a Huacas, 500 metros después de la gasolinera. Tamarindo, Guanacaste costarica@internationalrelocationpartner.comPanamá
Panama City PH Grupo Pistar, Vía Simón Bolivar Oficina 239 panama@internationalrelocationpartner.comBoqueteComing soon Coming soon to Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama panama@internationalrelocationpartner.comSpain
Calle Bolivia 17, 11ºB, 28016, Madrid, Spain.
Book your call
When you're ready, book your consultation.
I will be waiting for you. My team and I are waiting for you.
Sincerely,
Pablo Arias
Founder, International Relocation Partner




