@Sallyrose
American expat in Costa Rica
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Registration: 08 October 2018
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Can I have a felony and still be allowed to live in Costa Rica by heathq21
I have a felony DWI from 10 years ago. My wife and I are considering living as expats in Costa Rica. Will I have a problem getting a visa?
You will be required to present a police report with your application for residency and it will probably show up, unless you are living somewhere different from where the DWI happened, because the police report is done from where you currently live. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to Costa ...
I love, love, love being here in Costa Rica! Last month I celebrated the 14th year of my move from Chicago to CR I have found that volunteering is the most amazing way to get involved with the Tico culture. i work at a women's rehab center ... Read More
Paying voluntary insurance as a resident by Sallyrose
Does anyone out there know how to do this online? Thanks!
Muchísimas gracias. This is what I needed 😁 Read More
Paying voluntary insurance as a resident by Sallyrose
Does anyone out there know how to do this online? Thanks!
I an account at BAC Read More
Paying voluntary insurance as a resident
Does anyone out there know how to do this online? Thanks! Read More
Hola from Idaho by Guest5421
Hello, I am Lisa. I lived in Gethsemane, Heredia from 2005-2006 when I took a sabbatical from work and life in the US. I am nearing retirement and yearning to go "home" to Costa Rica. I am joining this group in the hopes that I can ...
I do not have a lot of knowledge about places to live; I found mine 14 years ago and just settled in. I live in Alajuelita which maybe isn't the most beautiful and the area has its challenges. But, I feel like I was sent here for one main ... Read More
Hola from Idaho by Guest5421
Hello, I am Lisa. I lived in Gethsemane, Heredia from 2005-2006 when I took a sabbatical from work and life in the US. I am nearing retirement and yearning to go "home" to Costa Rica. I am joining this group in the hopes that I can ...
Welcome back! I totally understsnd your desire to return to this awesome country. My daughter lived in Heredia for three years...it is truly a beautiful area. The traffic in that area has gone from bad to worse...I would take that into ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Costa Rica by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Costa Rica. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Costa Rica where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able ...
You are absolutely correct! I must have temporary residency for three years before i can apply for permanent residency. Read More
Cheapest cities in Costa Rica by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Costa Rica. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Costa Rica where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able ...
Priscilla, I really don't have the answers to any of your general questions. I have stayed basically in a city just 6 miles south of San Jose. I actually would not recommend my particular city (Alajuelita) I as it is a very poor area and has ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Costa Rica by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Costa Rica. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Costa Rica where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able ...
The 4-5 year wait after initial application for residency no longer applies. I submitted my paperwork (THAT is what took lots of time and energy, but probably because I did it myself, without an attorney) last November. I was told I would have my ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Costa Rica by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Costa Rica. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Costa Rica where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able ...
I retired here almost 14 years and have lived well on $1500 a month. I do own an older car but live in the San Jose area in a condo in a gated community (which I am still making $350 a month payments on) I do like nice restaurants, shop at ... Read More
Is it possible to get this in Costa Rica? by erille
Hi, Me and my girlfriend have been trying to figure out where we should live now for a while which has proven to be really difficult. Costa Rica is, however, a very promising candidat and we're planning on visiting in January to see how we like ...
I disagree with Kohlerias about banking; I have had an account at BAC since I moved here 14 years ago and am not a resident. Read More
Living in costa rica prior to Rentista by Josefbh
Am I able to get an apartment, set up shop so to speak and live in Costa Rica while I am applying for Rentista so long as I leave and return on new visa every 90 days? if I understand correctly I need to leave the country for at least a day and then ...
I left a car behind in the U.S. 14 years ago and I still regret that decision. I would love to have a Prius here (even though I live in Alajuelita..haha)** because the cost of gas is so high, it has gone well up over $5 a gallon! Right now it is ... Read More
Living in costa rica prior to Rentista by Josefbh
Am I able to get an apartment, set up shop so to speak and live in Costa Rica while I am applying for Rentista so long as I leave and return on new visa every 90 days? if I understand correctly I need to leave the country for at least a day and then ...
My concern is the drive through Mexico which can be very dangerous. A friend of mine her had a relative who drove down (a few years ago, when times where even better than they are now) and he was stopped, robbed of his car and EVERYTH:ING in the ... Read More
Costa Rica here we come? by Iwanttogo
Hi! I turn 56 I’m June—my wife and I will have one child left at home who graduates High School in 2021 and we are starting to look at next Chapter in what has already been an adventurous life! One of those Chapters might be moving to ...
I moved here from Chicago almost 14 years ago and have never, even for a moment, regretted doing so! The Costa Ricans are amazing friendly and welcoming and the country is BEAUTIFUL!! I think part of my success here is that I have chosen to ... Read More