Josefbh
American looking for information about Costa Rica
Forum posts
9
About me
American
Lives in Atenas, Alajuela
Speaks English
Registration: 24 February 2019
Activity
Popular Cars/SUVs in Costa Rica
What are the most popular cars/SUVs in Costa Rica in terms of reliability and easy access for repairs? Weighing whether or not to sell my Prius prior to moving there. 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 ...
That makes sense. Thank you. It is the answer I was looking for. Of course, if I want to keep it there, I would have to pay the import duties. 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 ...
Thank you for responding! Much appreciated and a very useful bit of information. Still trying to wrap my head around the auto issue. I have a 2010 Prius that I plan to import at some point, but not until later. In the meantime, I plan to rent a car ... Read More
Order of Business for applying for Rentista by Josefbh
Currently starting the first steps for Rentista, getting ready to send fingerprints to FBI for background check and going to obtain birth certificate. I will forward both to appropriate places to be apostilled. Once those are returned to me I will ...
Thank you for responding! When you say, my lawyer, are you referring to retaining a lawyer in Costa Rica to facilitate the application process? Read More
Cost of procedures in Private Hospital
It would be very helpful to see some actual prices paid for various medical procedures in a private hospital such as Catolica without any insurance. Some of this I would more likely use CAJA if no hurry. Mohs Surgery, basil cell carcinoma, caught ... Read More
Living in costa rica prior to Rentista
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 ... Read More
Order of Business for applying for Rentista
Currently starting the first steps for Rentista, getting ready to send fingerprints to FBI for background check and going to obtain birth certificate. I will forward both to appropriate places to be apostilled. Once those are returned to me I will ... Read More
Complex, but stable medical problems.
I am Josef, 55, living in Boston hoping to retire later this year and have had my eye on Costa Rica for some time now. I am not married and do not have children which I hope should allow me to live somewhat simply there. I hope to find a place ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
I am Josef, 55, living in Boston hoping to retire later this year and have had my eye on Costa Rica for some time now. I am not married and do not have children which I hope should allow me to live somewhat simply there. I hope to find a place ... Read More