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We applied for Rentista status, but this was quite a few years ago.
You are required to deposit $60k and then after two years, another $60K. If you are over 55 years, the monthly payment for the mandatory health care (CAJA) 'should' be lower. Many expats also purchase private health care.
Outlier Legal seem to have established a good business for those applying for residency. Check with them about your previous actions.
The backlog of any application for residency is said to be over 18 months+, so don't expect it to be quick.

kohlerias wrote:

We applied for Rentista status, but this was quite a few years ago.
You are required to deposit $60k and then after two years, another $60K. If you are over 55 years, the monthly payment for the mandatory health care (CAJA) 'should' be lower. Many expats also purchase private health care.
Outlier Legal seem to have established a good business for those applying for residency. Check with them about your previous actions.
The backlog of any application for residency is said to be over 18 months+, so don't expect it to be quick.

Thanks for the response. Yes the length of time in obtaining a rentista visa is something that I don鈥檛 like. I鈥檝e also read that the cost of living in Costa Rica is high compared to some other countries I鈥檓 considering for retirement. I know they only require $1,000 a month in pension income to qualify for a pensioner visa however you would have to live on a tight budget. Ive heard that a $1500-$2000 a month budget is more realistic for a single person. I also don鈥檛 like the fact that with a rentista visa they are going to charge $300 or more for health insurance that isn鈥檛 sufficient as most people recommend carrying private insurance to supplement it.聽

I鈥檓 also considering the philipines and Mexico. Both have advantages and disadvantages like every country. What I like about the philipines is the low cost of living, the ease of obtaining a retirement visa (they have a government agency that assist you in obtaining a visa and only require a 20,000 deposit], and they speak English. I don鈥檛 like the philipines reliability/lack of infrastructure and that the weather is very hot and humid. Mexico also has a cheaper cost of living however I don鈥檛 speak Spanish and I don鈥檛 like the fact that they tax residents on worldwide income.

I have time since the world is pretty much on lockdown. I guess I should visit these places before deciding..lol.

PM me - I can hook you up with someone that can guide you through this with ease

It is best to have a good lawyer to help you with this process, I will be glad to put in contact with a professional. Warm regards.