Hello. I'm interested in hearing some testimonials from folks who 'live' here and have chosen to go the Non-Residency route... whether the decision came from 'no' interest in Residency and the hurdles/expenses/time that it takes to get it, or they just couldn't/didn't want to get it for other reasons. I know that many did the border run thing even back when the Passport visa stamp was only good for up to 90 days; and I guess... they still do it now, but less often, because of the new 180-day visa stamp, it's more reasonable?
What would you consider to be Pros and cons, if any. Any 'issues' that the rest of us wouldn't know of? Like, border closings, attitude from border guards, etc.
What do you do about healthcare?? Do you carry coverage from an overseas or an int'l insurer... or do you just risk it and pay out of pocket when the time warrants it?
Have you had any issues because of not holding a Cedula? Passports last longer and require less 'renewals'... but is it a hassle to always, carry ON YOU something bigger than a credit card? Does that foreign passport scream out "Gringo!! I ask this one because I like to fly under radar and using my Cedula doesn't draw attention.
What, if any, notable points or pieces of advice would you have for persons considering going the non-residency route, or, like me, considering letting my Cedula expire, eventually, and spending my 'Caja' money on better, private, healthcare? Leaving 2x a year doesn't sound bad at all. Some do that anyway. Of course, that could always change.
If you are a border runner/perpetual Tourist... and you DO carry private healthcare, did you have to consider the locations of private healthcare physicians and hospitals when you chose a location to live in CR?
Thank you for your time, in advance.
Pura Vida
What would you consider to be Pros and cons, if any. Any 'issues' that the rest of us wouldn't know of? Like, border closings, attitude from border guards, etc.
What do you do about healthcare?? Do you carry coverage from an overseas or an int'l insurer... or do you just risk it and pay out of pocket when the time warrants it?
Have you had any issues because of not holding a Cedula? Passports last longer and require less 'renewals'... but is it a hassle to always, carry ON YOU something bigger than a credit card? Does that foreign passport scream out "Gringo!! I ask this one because I like to fly under radar and using my Cedula doesn't draw attention.
What, if any, notable points or pieces of advice would you have for persons considering going the non-residency route, or, like me, considering letting my Cedula expire, eventually, and spending my 'Caja' money on better, private, healthcare? Leaving 2x a year doesn't sound bad at all. Some do that anyway. Of course, that could always change.
If you are a border runner/perpetual Tourist... and you DO carry private healthcare, did you have to consider the locations of private healthcare physicians and hospitals when you chose a location to live in CR?
Thank you for your time, in advance.
Pura Vida
