living in Costa Rico
Retirement in Belize
Retirement, Costa Rica
Peter Kochen (152.163.100.67) -
Visiting Costa Rica in mid June for 10 days,purpose is to garner info for possibility of living there. I am retired with a decent pension.I am single and in good health. A few years ago I visited a office here in Clearwater,Fl,which represented Costa Rica,I cannot locate it now, any help would be greatly appreciated. I would also request some direction as to who or what organization I could contact when visiting your Country in June to facilitate me in accomplishing this goal,thank you very much, Pete Kochen
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Comment #1 Trevor Chilton (196.40.43.218) -
Pete,First off I would suggest 10 days is verrry short to explore the country due to the many microclimates and styles of living it takes some time to get you up to speed on what will fit your lifestyle and budget the variances are drastic to say the least. A chat would be much better than typing this all out. Are you familiar with www.skype.com a free voip service.
Comment #2 Nancy (64.12.116.197) -
Will I be asked to give up my US citizenship to retire to Costa Rica?
Comment #3 Del (208.155.166.235) -
You never have to give up your US Citizenship. Normally for retirement you would get Residency in Costa Rica [the right to stay in Costa Rica]. In the future it might be possibly for you to get Citizenship in Cost Rica too.In the case of getting citizenship in Costa Rica you would have the right to vote there as well as a Costa Rican passport. You would normally then be a "dual citizen" carrying a Costa Rican and a US Passport (the US requires you always to use your US passport when enterning or leaving the USA). If you specially tell the USA you are renouncing your citizenship then you have to consider the consequences. You make research it more on the US State Departments website: http://www.state.gov
Comment #4 roger prather (65.10.82.251) -
i am an american thinking about semi retirement in costa rico, would i be allowed to start a welding buisness in costa rico, nothing big just something to produce some income.
Comment #5 ron byrd (24.74.60.136) -
I am 56 yr old, single, male, christian, health and fitness professional with 25 years experience in this field. I am looking to move to Costa Rica. I would like to have some helpful tips or any leads on opportunities that would be available for me. I would entertain business options in yoga, fitness, gyms, or other recreational endeavors as partner or owner. Thank you, RB
Comment #6 Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. (200.91.175.2) -
Peter, Nancy, Roger and Ron and those of oyu who will see this page afterwards, you will find a weaalth of free information regarding relocating, investing or visiting COSTA RICA.We are constantly updating the webpage and if you have any other questions you can contact us at (506)841-0007. Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. http://attorneykearney.com costarica@attorneykearney.com attorneykearney@yahoo.com
Comment #7 Gary (207.30.155.186) -
If you are interested in information about moving to Costa Rica look at www.casacanada.net
Comment #8 bruce emerick (67.42.193.206) -
Retiree seeking non luxury housing for 4 months,beginning feb,07 in jaco.No phone,contact via email;;;;;;bemerick11@yahoo.com.I will be in the Los Angeles area.
Comment #9 Old Grump from San Jose -
Non luxury as in a hut without a roof?
Comment #10 MARGARET TOWLES (167.75.254.253) -
WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING AN WORKING IN COSTA RICO NOT LOOKING TO BUY INFO ON RENTING AND WORKING
Comment #11 Paul (63.176.159.111) - Sun Sep 21 08:48:28 2008
Why does everyone think they can just move to Costa Rica and start working like they did back home.. where ever that was!?!?Your best bet is to plan a 3 month visit and do a lot of pavement pounding looking at property to rent/buy and what the place is really like. Forget the internet (especially), and the newspapers for finding property. If its advertised the price is too high. If its on the internet the price is way too high.
Comment #12 Janet (63.176.159.48) - Mon Sep 22 08:14:18 2008
Peter, how was your 10 day trip? What did you decide to do? How did it workout?
Comment #13 fred (63.176.159.186) - Fri Oct 17 14:30:26 2008
do they have cell phone providers out there? if so how much are the rates and what kind are there?
Comment #14 Bill from Alajuela - Sat Oct 18 05:05:45 2008
The provider is the government run phone company. That means the service sucks. You have to be a resident (though even if you are a resident that doesn't mean anything) to get a cell phone line.Many non-residents and the residents who are refused a line are left to getting their line in the name of a corporate or a friend. This can lead to various problems. For example, you buy a cell phone from someone including a line. That person can then cancel the line and you've just been scammed! If you get a line in the name of a corporation, you have to remember the line is not yours. Someone can call the automated system and report "your" phone stolen. When you go to the phone company office and wait in line for hours for help.. you might find out that they won't help you because the line is not yours! Then you have to go a lawyer to prepare paperwork so that the phone company will speak to you to restore your "line". With luck Cafta (the central american free trade agreement) will open the door to some competition in the cellular and internet markets in Costa Rica
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