rodoPV
American expat in Costa Rica
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Registration: 13 April 2021
visiting costa rica with intent to reside long term by CollSush
hello all, we are a couple heading into retirement and looking to more to an affordable, yet enjoyable place to live out our sunset years. costa rica and the area around lake arenal being one of the options that come highly recommended, we would ...
Liberal. I was with Ron Paul from down here while you were still up working on whatever it is you worked at. Hit it to Nica. But you better practice your Spanish as you dont speak it well. Va Pue Read More
visiting costa rica with intent to reside long term by CollSush
hello all, we are a couple heading into retirement and looking to more to an affordable, yet enjoyable place to live out our sunset years. costa rica and the area around lake arenal being one of the options that come highly recommended, we would ...
Even though we speak Spanish here of course basically this forum is based on English. Si quiere respuesta en Espanol tal vez busca otro foro. vale! I live here in a decent apartment (small second story older style) for two of us with a covered deck ... Read More
considering by pranaman
Hi, I'm an American, and am considering going to CR for some time. I think we get 3 months, and if I'm not mistaken, we now need: 1 proof of health insurance 2 to fill out a health form in Spanish 3 proof on onward travel to extend the ...
to stay past get residency, marry a Costa Rican, or have a baby here. As of now the rule is get insurance for length of time you stay. so yes need insurance and the health form. Neither of which is hard to do just need to pay the insurance. Border ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Costa Rica as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New ...
Here is some possible great news for future residents. Congress here looks about to approve (only the first vote not final) new incentives for residents. New catagorys of residency, and potential to do a one time car import with no tax and ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Costa Rica as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New ...
Some good points Don Edwin. At least some points that I may fully understand. In this and past posts you mention you are on the coast/beach and bring up a lot of things like the wife a real estate agent, pursuit of money etc that in my opinion is ... Read More
How Does Caja Work ? by dkor
Dear expats - I see there has been a lot of discussion about Caja, but I'm not quite finding the answers to my questions - so please forgive me if this has been answered before and I am just not finding it. My spouse and I are applying for ...
Jbuonopane, Yeah you got the right idea. Get married and its a lot faster and process is cheaper. After all that would be just like applying as a business/Investor no? Read More
How Does Caja Work ? by dkor
Dear expats - I see there has been a lot of discussion about Caja, but I'm not quite finding the answers to my questions - so please forgive me if this has been answered before and I am just not finding it. My spouse and I are applying for ...
This was a few years back but i applied for rentista and was able to use a private banco Banco BCT for depositing my $50,000 at that time. This is a very conservative good bank and I was able to invest the 50,000 in government bonds in dollars ... Read More
How Does Caja Work ? by dkor
Dear expats - I see there has been a lot of discussion about Caja, but I'm not quite finding the answers to my questions - so please forgive me if this has been answered before and I am just not finding it. My spouse and I are applying for ...
Hey Daniel sounds like you are assimilating very well and have a great chance to be a long termer. To help others maybe you can come back and update us on what happened at the caja, So yes the using Spanish you can already see how helpful (and ... Read More
How Does Caja Work ? by dkor
Dear expats - I see there has been a lot of discussion about Caja, but I'm not quite finding the answers to my questions - so please forgive me if this has been answered before and I am just not finding it. My spouse and I are applying for ...
This is really tricky in that the person you go to in the Caja derechos dept. who does the paperwork has some leeway in what to count as income and how to calculate your payment. I did this so long ago I dont remember the details (and it was not ... Read More
Single male retiree from US - dating options by usexpat707
I am a single male in US, just turned 50. I am considering relocating to Costa Rica, and live a relaxed, semi-retired lifestyle. This will be a new chapter in my life, and I will be re-inventing many parts of it. Fortunately I have enough means that ...
Im going to take the other side of the coin here. Having a large family is not bad always is it? I married a Mexican woman last year who I first met 30 years ago. She has a large family most of whom I know and am happy to be invited into the family ... Read More
*Planning on moving to costa rica few questions *HELP :))) by teachdejaD
Hello everyone I am planning on moving to Costa Rica by next year. I have been searching and doing my own information but there are a few questions that I still have. I was hoping anyone can help me answer them if not all some. It would be greatly ...
Nicaraugua to me used to be a great place to visit. Was going to do a road trip up there since I havent been there in a few years. Then the revolution type issue came up in 2018, Then Covid and early on at least the Nica government did not publish ... Read More
Single male retiree from US - dating options by usexpat707
I am a single male in US, just turned 50. I am considering relocating to Costa Rica, and live a relaxed, semi-retired lifestyle. This will be a new chapter in my life, and I will be re-inventing many parts of it. Fortunately I have enough means that ...
You can find someone but with your requirements it will be some work. I take it you dont speak Spanish as you want someone who speaks English. The ATM thing is always hangin around as David mentions but women want security so expect that is part ... Read More
Unsolved crime in Jaco..where do I start? by zgeran
If I wanted to question an unsolved crime in Jaco Beach where would I start? A serious crime
I dont live in Jaco. But the answer to go to OIJ is the same no matter where you live. They investigate crimes and would have any info but may be hard to get info from them. Read More
Unsolved crime in Jaco..where do I start? by zgeran
If I wanted to question an unsolved crime in Jaco Beach where would I start? A serious crime
Go to offices f OIJ IN Jaco and start there. if you dont know who or what OIJ is then I wouldnt waste your time. Read More
One way ticket to CR, will it cause any issues at the immigration? by Henrych
If I have a one way ticket to San Jose, will I have any problem at the airport immigration? I'll be applying for the temporary residence in Costa Rica upon arrival. All Canadian paperwork will be available.
My wife just flew in from Mexico today. She is not yet a resident. The airline aeromexico again required a return ticket in order to board. If you have a cedula or are a resident you dont need the return ticket. But without residency you better have ... Read More
One way ticket to CR, will it cause any issues at the immigration? by Henrych
If I have a one way ticket to San Jose, will I have any problem at the airport immigration? I'll be applying for the temporary residence in Costa Rica upon arrival. All Canadian paperwork will be available.
If you are not a resident yet and coming in as a tourist the airline when you leave will require the return ticket or they wont allow you on the plane. technically that is the rule sometimes they miss that detail but more than likely not. better ... Read More
Investigating best way to retire in Costa Rica by Bamistad1
Hello, I was born in Argentina, European parents, I am also British & Canadian Wife Mirta is Peruvian, my wife and I are seriously looking into retiring in the southern part of Costa Rica. We are both fluent in Spanish as well :) I have just ...
Yeah good point. But maybe better desperate than desperados? Read More
What struck you about Costa Rica? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Costa Rica, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Costa Rica and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you ...
Yeah Don Edwin, things change a lot over time everywhere. Everyone copies things in the USA. Tom Brady and the Kardashians vacation in Costa Rica and dress down. Attorneys and real estate agents cheat people. Gringos come down with their money and ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
good it worked out for you crate. Lucky you are and with that great attitude its Pura Vida. I built a lot over the years and have done a few of napkin croquis builds and some with architect. Not much difference. Although i dont build half a million ... Read More
Monthly internet without yearly contract? by YesToCovidVaccine
Hi, everyone. I will be living in Costa Rica for several months starting next in June. My home there already has a high speed cable internet connection but no service. Do I need to pay to get a yearly internet contract or can I just get internet ...
Yeah the personal assistant angle works well. I would go with that. Then you dont need to interact with anyone other than the assistant. Unless of course you speak Spanish and know how to google to get phone numbers. I have not heard that the ... Read More
Monthly internet without yearly contract? by YesToCovidVaccine
Hi, everyone. I will be living in Costa Rica for several months starting next in June. My home there already has a high speed cable internet connection but no service. Do I need to pay to get a yearly internet contract or can I just get internet ...
call cable Tica directly with your questions. If you are going to be living here maybe its best to deal directly with Costa Rican service providers. Read More
Dental office by Johnorth00
Planning on going to Costa Rica for dental work/ vacation. Would appreciate a recommendation on both area and dental company. Thks
what kind of dental work do you need? Read More
Investigating best way to retire in Costa Rica by Bamistad1
Hello, I was born in Argentina, European parents, I am also British & Canadian Wife Mirta is Peruvian, my wife and I are seriously looking into retiring in the southern part of Costa Rica. We are both fluent in Spanish as well :) I have just ...
forgot to mention $4800 includes the $1,000 deductible. So $3,800 plus the deductible. Read More
Investigating best way to retire in Costa Rica by Bamistad1
Hello, I was born in Argentina, European parents, I am also British & Canadian Wife Mirta is Peruvian, my wife and I are seriously looking into retiring in the southern part of Costa Rica. We are both fluent in Spanish as well :) I have just ...
Quickly medical coverage for 64 for decent coverage ($1,000 deductible, 200,000 US coverage 70-30% ) costs me $4,800 per year for 65 years old) Through INS the national insurance company. Does me well but any big expense you will pay the 30% copay ... Read More