Pura Vida Relocation: Your Guide to Moving to Costa Rica
So, you’ve decided to swap your snow shovel for a surfboard and make the leap to Costa Rica? ¡Pura vida! But before you start packing your sunscreen and flip-flops, let’s navigate the residency maze together. Residency Options: Choose Your Own Adventure Costa Rica offers several residency categories, each with its own set of requirements. Here’s a breakdown to help you find your perfect fit: 1. Pensionado (The Retiree Extraordinaire) Who It’s For: Those who have bid farewell to the 9-to-5 grind and receive a lifetime pension. Requirements: • Show Me the Money: Prove a monthly income of at least $1,000 from a permanent pension source. Think Social Security, military benefits, or that generous company pension. • Homebody Alert: Spend a minimum of four months each year basking in the Costa Rican sun. • Work Status: While you can’t take up a job (time to perfect that hammock lounging), you’re welcome to own a business and wat...