'living in Costa Rico' Retirement  

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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Reply #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.

Reply #2 Nancy (64.12.116.197) -

Will I be asked to give up my US citizenship to retire to Costa Rica?

Reply #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

Reply #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.

Reply #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

Reply #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.

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Reply #7 Gary (207.30.155.186) -

If you are interested in information about moving to Costa Rica look at www.casacanada.net

Reply #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.

Reply #9 Old Grump from San Jose -

Non luxury as in a hut without a roof?

Reply #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

Reply #11 Harvey (75.69.108.245) -

Older gentleman seeking background info before I move. Need info on where and how to best pursue. Have about 150 - 200 K for reinvestment in a nice condo/home. Prefer an American community with a diverse population. Good medical facilities nearby (I'm generally good health).

Reply #12 Judith K. Robeck (72.234.89.45) -

I have never been to Costa Rico but have heard it is the ideal place to live for older people. I would like information on how to begin this process. (I am 88 years old, and my husband has decided to move from Maui to Oahu without me.)

so I feel this is an opportunity to have an adventure.

Judith Robeck

Reply #13 NancyGarmon (64.12.117.202) - Sat May 10 11:46:25 2008

I am interested in securing information pertaining to a retiree retaining USA citizenship and living in an American settlement in Costa Rica. What is the availability of establishing a home there (cost, range of rentals/ownership: condos, apartments, cluster homes, houses, etc.????) Cultural and social availability, etc.

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