Kamikaze expats are the ones who are convinced that to succeed they have to "believe" in themselves and "prove" it by fully committing, burning their parachute and jumping in with both feet. Boomerang Expats are the Majority A recent article in Travel and Leisure Magazine about "Boomerang … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Cost of Living Comparisons
One of the biggest sources of uncertainty and cause of concern for anyone considering a move to Costa Rica is "How much does it cost?" We recently ran a Costa Rica vs. Colorado test on a couple of website databases that theoretically allow you to compare costs of living around the world - … [Read more...]
Change of Scenery
Just packing up and leaving a miserable, complicated, stressful existence behind hoping to start a new, simpler "better" life in Costa Rica is a common fantasy. The belief that "the grass is greener" and moving will change everything is so common that it has been given a name in the psychology of … [Read more...]
Residency Options in Costa Rica
The easiest and fastest path to residency in Costa Rica is to have a child or marry a Costa Rican which permits application for "Residencia Permanente Por Vinculo" - residency by connection/link. There are also special categories for famous athletes, notable scientists and religious … [Read more...]
Relocation Reality Check
Instant & Free NO e-mail, name or credit card info required Fewer than 2 out of 10 foreigners who move to Costa Rica are still there after 5 years. How successful a move will be depends on many things. The questionnaire below will calculate your "Relocation Success Probability Score" to … [Read more...]
Residency in Costa Rica – Perpetual Tourism
Citizens of most countries are granted a 90 day tourist visa at the immigration desk in the airport, dock or overland border crossing. The term "perpetual tourist" refers to foreigners who leave the country approximately every three months to renew their tourist visa and avoid becoming illegal … [Read more...]