Nic53
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Speaks English / Spanish
Registration: 06 September 2017
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Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there? by samramon
This question is often asked because while there are no absolute numbers it seems to be generally agreed that 30-60% of people move back to their home country within the first 5 years or so. I hope the moderators will allow this discussion because ...
@MauroN Yes I agree with everything you have said about c.r., though having lived in various states in the USA, most if now all can be said about the same thing there, no I didn't live in Calif, but I had all of these problems in ILL, texas, N.M., ... Read More
Licensing of Foreign Qualified Doctors in Costa Rica by Guptar2
I am a Orthopedic Surgeon and my wife is a Radiologist. We studied in India and work as Medical specialists in New Delhi, India. We are considering to immigrate to Costa Rica. We want to know the rules and procedure required to get approval to ...
Am a licensed incorporated doctor living in C.R.. First and foremost you must have permanent residency , or become a naturalized citizen, neither an easy task. I have been here for over 30 yrs, and am a citizen here . The only form of work allowed ... Read More
Job opportunities for bilingual (spanish-english). M.S. in Agronomy by kygirl
I miss Costa Rica!!! I have attended the university of Costa Rica, San Jose. I lived in Costa Rica for seven years and would like to return to work in the field of agriculture. I am A graduate of Murray State University. M.S. Agronomy B.S. ...
Work online,,,,but from your home,,,,is about it,,,if you can find that,,most posti gs for such are just to get your info and emai,,,,,a call center in c.r. cannot hire you if your not legal I.E. ha e perm residency,,,,,most will hire locals,,,,even ... Read More
Expat and job potentials by ohionative
Hello, My husband and I are looking in to moving to Costa Rica. I am currently a Medical Assisting Instructor in the states and my husband is a production manager as well as home remodeler. Of course we are hoping to find jobs there. We have a ...
Dear expat Costa Rica, like most countries,,,only allow expats to wotk once they have obtained permanent residence free of restrictions. Some large companies can get you a work permit,,if you can preform some service a local cannot. Owning a ... 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 ...
As of feb, I'm living in san ramon, east side, quiet neighborhood, not in an expat community. I go a couple times a month to a weekly get together of mainly expats, though I stay on the fringe. Have managed to establish a couple of ... 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'm in San Ramon, and offer to start an expat meet here, many mid range coffee shops available, been here many yrs, integrated in thethe local community, might be able to help newbes avoid some common pitfalls. Read More
Intercultural relationships in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Costa Rica. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships ...
Back wenthe tico times was still alive, published a paper, hypothetically thinking i often thought of selling jeans for expats with a bqck zipper, easier for the reaming we often get , hypothetically speaking of course. Then of course I have to add ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Costa Rica. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships ...
Well, if one is ready to be a sugar Daddy, pay all past debts, adopt all of your partners many bambinos, of which each could have its individual "dad" not ba allowed to discipline in any way, and finally be booted out of ones own home, ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Costa Rica. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types ...
Working in cr requires residency, free of restrictions, even at call centers. Working at home, can be done, if the money goes into a us account, otherwise the local banks will require proof of origin, and then there's the issue of taxes. Some ... Read More
Looking for a new home. by James $ Sarah Darling
Hi I'm James Darling from Oklahoma USA, Looking to find a new home for Sarah and I, I will keep my political views to ourselves, However I wish to move so Sarah and I can be together, It seams that the immigration service is truly lacking , So ...
Sir If you have a pension, costa rica will give you a retired person's residency, and then tour wife can apply on yours. In the mean time you can stay on your tourist visa, leaving every ,3months tonrenew that. I have lived here half my life, ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here – June to December 2017 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 ...
Anyone in the San Ramon area interested in starting a weekly meet in one of thethe common coffee shops let me know. Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here – June to December 2017 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 ...
New to this group though been in cr for many yrs. Am new to the San Ramon area looking possibly to setup a natural med and therapy clinic in sr am legal to work here and would be interested in a like minded partner. Read More