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Having lived around the world, including military service, and as a participant in the “War Against Drugs;” I chose Costa Rica as my new retirement home. I have been assigned to various U.S. cities, where I have had to keep my sidearm locked and loaded, 24/7. Costa Rica has petty crime and housebreaking issues, which I personally can live with; in comparison to the U.S. and other parts of the world. Drugs have been here since the dawn of man, and will remain here long after man has departed. Hopefully, Pres. Laura will show strong leadership, and legalize or decriminalize small amounts of drugs, for personal use. I spent years chasing the small fish and small processing facilities in the Latin American “Drug War;” dodging booby-traps and individuals who had more firepower than my team; without long term positive results. The drug cartels are now larger, richer and better armed than some nation’s armies. The people that pay the highest price in the “War Against Drugs,” innocent women, men, chrildren and national societies.
Prohibition has never worked, throughout the history of man. Legalize or decriminalize. There are hundreds of thousands of disabled veterans using illegal and medical marijuana, to ease their service-connected disabilities. They went from heros, to being considered criminals under the law. It can be grown anywhere, from the Artic to Costa Rica, thus the term “Home Grown.”
I would recommend Cordero & Cordero, http://www.corderoabogados.com. I am in the U.S. legal field, and was very impressed with the lawyers and firm. They have a office in San Jose, and several other offices throughout CR. The partner in the firm initiated my CR bank account and corporation in two days, and home inspection, assessment, title checks etc., and home closing in two weeks.
The private, mafia bank, called the Fed, has and is currently completing the process of destroying the U.S. middle class.
marvilla, thanks. I am in the process of obtain a airline approved carry crate, so that we can carry her in the cabin. I understand how you felt, they are like our child!
With all the beautiful weather,flora,fauna and people of Costa Rica, why in the world would anyone join a cult; in Costa Rica!
maravilla, We will also transport our 12 pound pomeranian, very hyper-active, with us on the plane, in the near future. We will be flying from Philadelphia, Miami to Liberia. Was there anything that you gave your dog(s) to keep them calm and stress free during the flight?
This question may be slightly off track, however, have any other veterans or friends of veterans in Costa Rica utilized TRICARE Latin America and The Veterans Administration Foreign Medical Program?
For the last couple of years, upon buying my CR home, I have prepared and attached IRS Form 5471, to my 1040; and claimed the CR property tax deduction. I keep less than $10,000 in my CR bank acoount at any time, to prevent additional form filings with the IRS and Treasury. CR banking rules and regulations are also becoming more burdensome, for expat account holders. My CR bank recently informed me, that my CR attorney would have to recertify our corporation, myself and my wife as shareholders. It says a lot, when the bureaucratic head of the IRS, has to hire accounts to prepare his tax return.
The article was right on point. Anyone that has been to Costa Rica more than two days, knows that everyone is a Gringo. I am of color, and you would not know I am not a Tico; until I speak Spanish, I am also a Gringo. I enjoy the people and culture of Costa Rica, the good and the bad. From my 13 years of experiences in Costa Rica, I have found that being of color has some advantages in Costa Rica, both interpersonal with Ticos/Ticas and on a business level. Living in Costa Rica entails real-life expectations,planning properly, educating oneself, and leaving your negative personal baggage and impatience; in your home country.
Interesting post. I work for a federal agency, dealing with U.S. Immigration. In terms of visas for Costa Ricans, visas are not difficult to obtain from U.S. Consulates, if he or she has completed a satisfactory INTERPOL check, FBI NCIC check, no fly list check, has a round trip ticket, and enters on tourist or business visa statis. I have interviewed and processed Ticos and Ticas for deportation, based on a visa overstay; and believe it or not, for FILING AN UNTRUE POLITICAL ASYLUM APPLICATION.
maravilla, unless I am mistaken, the number $10,000 or less in an offshore bank account, need not be reported to the IRS or Treasury. If $10,000 or great, you must submit TD F 90-22.1.
agarcia….you are right on point. My expat friends in CR have been trying to beat that into my head for years. However, myself and others, I am sure; are considering the consequences of the wait-and-see, on a CR residency and potential CR residency.
