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Hi, I’m starting to plan retirement and I am looking for advice on where to get information. I know this is a great forum to start. I want to rent and be near the beach. I have plenty of time to plan all this. I’m an RN and even would like to continue my career in a local clinic/hospital part time. There are a thousand sites, but I’d love to talk to someone who has walked the walk. Thanks so much in advance. P
As you plan for your retirement, please bear in mind that no one who is not either a permanent resident (which requires a minimum of three years in a temporary residency status) or a Costa Rican citizen can legally work unless the job is one that cannot be filled by a Costa Rican. In the case of nursing, there is no shortage of nurses here.
In addition, the prudent approach is to plan to meet and apply for Costa Rica’s legal residency requirements which require a minimum of $1,000US in monthly income from a “lifetime” source (such as Social Security or another governmental pension) and very specific documentation. There are those who play the “perpetual tourist” game in which they leave the country every ninety days in order to be granted a new tourist visa, but Immigration is reported to be cracking down on that practice and you could be at risk of not being readmitted or being given a much shorter visa.
Thanks David …
It is a somewhat contradictory posting
Wanting to retire but wanting to continue your career “in a local clinic/hospital part time”?
‘If’ you speak fluent Spanish, ‘if’ you manage to qualify as a Nurse in Costa Rica, ‘if’ you manage to get a work permit to work in Costa Rica as a Nurse – which is EXTREMELY unlikely – and ‘if’ you understand that a full-time Nurse will earn less than $1,000 per month.
Please also search the Forum as well as the site for articles about working in Costa Rica.
For example: Expats Doing Business or Working in Costa Rica – The most important things you must know or you will be doomed from the start…
[ https://www.welovecostarica.com/members/2302.cfm ]
Scott
ladytravelnurse,
There is an excellent website created by an expat, who has lived in Costa Rica for years. He is factual, accurate and not business advertising inclined. I have traveled to Costa Rica for the last 13 years, and currently own a home there. I still refer to his website for information and updates on Costa Rica. If you send me an email, I will be happy to provide you with his website.[quote=”Disabled Veteran”]ladytravelnurse,
There is an excellent website created by an expat, who has lived in Costa Rica for years.[/quote]And what are we “chopped liver”?
Scott,
Nothing personal. Just providing another option. I’m sure you would agree, options are priceless!
Its interesting, I have a client that has a company that is exporting nurses to the U.S.
Many people that come to Costa Rica think that it is a cheap place to live. Then they turn around after six years with a bad taste in their mouths because they can’t work and learning to deal with cultural differences.[quote=”ticorealtor”]Its interesting, I have a client that has a company that is exporting nurses to the U.S.
Many people that come to Costa Rica think that it is a cheap place to live. Then they turn around after six years with a bad taste in their mouths because they can’t work and learning to deal with cultural differences.[/quote]More wild generalizations TicoRealtor…
The people you are referring to were plain bloody stupid to come here to begin with thinking they could work weren’t they?
Thankfully ladytravelnurse is asking these questions and she’ll understand how difficult/easy it is …
People need to use their brains! They need to do a little homework BEFORE they move to a new country thinking they can do whatever they want…
A Tico can’t walk into the USA and start working as a Nurse and a Gringa can’t do that here either…
Agree with the above post by Scott. Too many people DO NOT use their brains or think things out and that’s why these situations occur. Reminds me of the recent thread concerning Paragon Properties and so many investors losing so much money. Why? Because many of them “didn’t use their brains”.
I think you guys are getting the wrong impression here!! Didn’t mean to stir up the nest, but I’m thinking of RETIREMENT!!! I’ve been a nurse for 35 years and if I don’t save the next broken heart (Cardiac nurse), it’s perfectly fine with me. I just want to contribute what I can. I’m 7 years out of retirement, debt free and it’s always been a dream to retire at the beach. I work with a doctor who has land in Costa Rica and we got to talking extensively. I started reading about it over a year ago. I will be well prepared to the best I can to make such a decision/move or whatever. I just appreciate all the advice, how to and what not to from all you fine folks.
[quote=”Scott”][quote=”ticorealtor”]Its interesting, I have a client that has a company that is exporting nurses to the U.S.
Many people that come to Costa Rica think that it is a cheap place to live. Then they turn around after six years with a bad taste in their mouths because they can’t work and learning to deal with cultural differences.[/quote]More wild generalizations TicoRealtor…
The people you are referring to were plain bloody stupid to come here to begin with thinking they could work weren’t they?
Thankfully ladytravelnurse is asking these questions and she’ll understand how difficult/easy it is …
People need to use their brains! They need to do a little homework BEFORE they move to a new country thinking they can do whatever they want…
A Tico can’t walk into the USA and start working as a Nurse and a Gringa can’t do that here either…[/quote]
well, then, come to costa rica and see what happens when you get here. if you are open to the universe all manner of interesting things will present themselves here. just don’t come with the idea or plan that your contribution will be in the medical field. something entirely different may fall into your lap. there are a lot of restrictions about everything here — legal residency being the biggest hurdle. after that, who know?
[quote=”ladytravelnurse”]I think you guys are getting the wrong impression here!! Didn’t mean to stir up the nest, but I’m thinking of RETIREMENT!!! I’ve been a nurse for 35 years and if I don’t save the next broken heart (Cardiac nurse), it’s perfectly fine with me. I just want to contribute what I can.[/quote]
Don’t worry about stirring up a controversy here. It’s a common occurrance.
But as far as contributing there are many other areas that might interest you. There is a need for those interested in animal care, reforestation and many ecological issues that can be satisfying and challenging.
Retirement isn’t just kicking back in a rocker which you, as a nurse, know is a death sentence.
Next time you come down look into alternative possibilities. You may not be able to hold a paying job but you can sure find many ways to fill your time and pay back to society a little (or in some cases a lot).:D
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