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j'aimerais correspôndre avec des retraités francophones vivant au costa rica ...merci à tous ceux qui voudront bien me contacter
Vivre au Costa Rica
by Dara
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Nous ne sommes pas retraite mais vivons ici au Costa rica et au Nicaragua depuis 2 ans .Nous avons la chance de connaitre beaucoup de gens qui viennent vivre et acheter des proprietes ici dans la vallee centrale. Si vous voulez plus d infos n hesitez pas a communiquer avec nous.
Monika et Karl
Costa rica vallee centrale
justement pour y aller ai-je besoin d ' un billet aller retour ...je pars du canada on m, a dit qu' il me fallait une date de retour mais je n en ai pas
si je veux y travailler me faut til un permis de travail ?
Coquine
Si tu ne veux pas acheter de billet de retour, achete toi un billet d autobus pour le Nicaragua ou le Panama..... Ticabus, Transnica, Kingquality, plusieurs compagnie offre ces voyages pour environ 12, 50us aller simple, , , , alors tu pourra prouver a immigration que tu continue ton voyage, , , , , pcq en arrivant au Costa rica tu diras surement que tu desires un visa de touriste.Hasta pronto.
Costa rica vallee centrale
merci de m, avoir écris
voici je comprends pas parfaitement comment j' acheterai un billet d ' autobus pour l' avoir en main en descendant de l' avion avant de passer au douane à l'aéroport ?
et pour le visa on M'a dit que je n'en avait pas besion car je viens du Québec canada que juste mon passeport suffit ?est ce plus simple en fait de sortir du pays tous les 90 jours plutôt ?mais c, est pas évident devoir le faire
J'ai téléphoner au consulat du costa Rica mais on ne m, a pas encore réponduj, ai tomber sur une boite vocal j'attens toujours
Je voulais savoir aussi si je peux demander un permis de séjour ce qui serais plus pratique ou encore un permis de travail ???
merci de tes conseil j, apprécie !
voici je comprends pas parfaitement comment j' acheterai un billet d ' autobus pour l' avoir en main en descendant de l' avion avant de passer au douane à l'aéroport ?
et pour le visa on M'a dit que je n'en avait pas besion car je viens du Québec canada que juste mon passeport suffit ?est ce plus simple en fait de sortir du pays tous les 90 jours plutôt ?mais c, est pas évident devoir le faire
J'ai téléphoner au consulat du costa Rica mais on ne m, a pas encore réponduj, ai tomber sur une boite vocal j'attens toujours
Je voulais savoir aussi si je peux demander un permis de séjour ce qui serais plus pratique ou encore un permis de travail ???
merci de tes conseil j, apprécie !
Coquine
Salut, , , , , Le fait de t acheter un billet d autobus pour le Nicaragua ou le panama t évitera d avoir a fournir un billet d avion de retour, , , mais c est simplement une assurance que tu n auras pas de problème au douane du Costa rica pcq ca nous arrive souvent d acheter un billet simple et nous avons eu rarement a nous justifier. Ai une copie de transaction avec Ticabus, www.ticabus.com pour prouver que tu continues ton voyage. C est très simple de sortir du pays chaque 3 mois, ça coûte 25$ us aller retour et ça te permet de voir du pays . Moi je te conseil de rentrer au pays comme simple touriste avec un aller simple (avec le truc du billet d autobus) et d explorer et te trouver du travail si tu en as besoin….si tu as besoin d un permis de travail tu pourras toujours t en procurer un ici.
J ai vécu 4 ans a Val David et je garde de super bons souvenirs (et de bon amis) du nord.
A la proxima…. Et surtout ne t en fait pas, la vie est simple.
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Karl et Monika
Costa rica vallee centrale
Bonjour, j'ai lu que vous vivez au Costa Rica,
Nous on demenage a la mi-juillet avec les enfants pour y vivre J'aimerais avoir des informations sur les maisons a louer ou a vendre, un contact l'achat et la location d'un vehicule,
Nous on achete seulement un billet d'avion aller et d'apres ce que j'ai lis on va avoir de la misere au douanes mais quand vous sortez a tout les 3 mois vous ne vous faites pas poser trop de questions
Nous on a planifier de s'ouvrir un commerce la-bas et de faire notre demande de residence directement au Costa Rica Quand pensez vous
On a vendu notre maison et tout les meubles ect...
Je suis infirmiere et je sais que la-bas il y a une forte demande alors le permis de travail comment cela fortionne
Merci beaucoup de votre reponse et du temps accorder a mes demande.
Nous on demenage a la mi-juillet avec les enfants pour y vivre J'aimerais avoir des informations sur les maisons a louer ou a vendre, un contact l'achat et la location d'un vehicule,
Nous on achete seulement un billet d'avion aller et d'apres ce que j'ai lis on va avoir de la misere au douanes mais quand vous sortez a tout les 3 mois vous ne vous faites pas poser trop de questions
Nous on a planifier de s'ouvrir un commerce la-bas et de faire notre demande de residence directement au Costa Rica Quand pensez vous
On a vendu notre maison et tout les meubles ect...
Je suis infirmiere et je sais que la-bas il y a une forte demande alors le permis de travail comment cela fortionne
Merci beaucoup de votre reponse et du temps accorder a mes demande.
Bonjour Monika et Karl,
Je m'appel Florent Tourvieille et je vais commencer un stage de 6 mois dans la chambre de commerce franco costaricaine à San Jose dès le 7 Juillet 2007. Je m'adresse à vous dans l'espoir que vous puissez me procurer des adresses d'appartements à louer ou au mieux si vous connaissiez des personnes interessées pour faire de la collocation. Je ne sais pas vraiment qui contacter, en esperant seulement qui vous auriez une adresse qui pourrait m'aider.
Merci pour votre temps,
Cordialement,
Florent
Etudiant francais, futur expatrié au Costa Rica
Je m'appel Florent Tourvieille et je vais commencer un stage de 6 mois dans la chambre de commerce franco costaricaine à San Jose dès le 7 Juillet 2007. Je m'adresse à vous dans l'espoir que vous puissez me procurer des adresses d'appartements à louer ou au mieux si vous connaissiez des personnes interessées pour faire de la collocation. Je ne sais pas vraiment qui contacter, en esperant seulement qui vous auriez une adresse qui pourrait m'aider.
Merci pour votre temps,
Cordialement,
Florent
Etudiant francais, futur expatrié au Costa Rica
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Bonjour Harmonia... petite question : difficile ou pas de se trouver un boulot là-bas?
En fait, vous travaillez en ce moment? Avec ou sans permis? * vous pouvez me répondre en privé si vous préférez!* 🙂
Merci beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup!!!!
En fait, vous travaillez en ce moment? Avec ou sans permis? * vous pouvez me répondre en privé si vous préférez!* 🙂
Merci beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup!!!!
bonjour,
c est avec joie que je vois votre message, . Nous sommes un couple de 50 et 53 ans et aimerions nous installer au Costa Rica d ici quelques mois. Nous serions ravis de faire connaissance avec des expats de la-bas, afin qu'ils nous informent sur leur experience, leur façon de vivre, etc... merci de tout coeur de nous contacter... nous sommes impatients.. cordialement Nicole et Richard
c est avec joie que je vois votre message, . Nous sommes un couple de 50 et 53 ans et aimerions nous installer au Costa Rica d ici quelques mois. Nous serions ravis de faire connaissance avec des expats de la-bas, afin qu'ils nous informent sur leur experience, leur façon de vivre, etc... merci de tout coeur de nous contacter... nous sommes impatients.. cordialement Nicole et Richard
salut moi c marc
je suis etudiant en guadeloupe en technicien superieur developement de l'agiculture en region tropicales .
ayant eu mon examen je desire faire l'université EARTH au costa rica. mais cela pour 2011. en attendant jaimerai trouver un point de chute dans ce pays pour trouver si c'est possible un job dans lagriculture ou le tourisme.
je ne connais quasiment rien sur ce pays malgré que l'université est tres renomée.
en esperant trouver des contacts
merci d'avance
MR
Bonjour Harmonia
je me permets de vous contacter pour avoir plus de renseignements sur votre résidence au Costa Rica.
Mon mari et moi revenons de notre 2ème voyage au Costa Rica et nous sommes tombés amoureux de ce pays, des Ticos, du cadre de vie... et nous nous interrogeons pour un départ définitif au Costa Rica en vue de créer un "petit" business dans le tourisme, juste histoire d'avoir de quoi vivre, on n'a pas l'intention d'aller faire fortune!!! j'ai vu dans dans cette discussion de forum que vous n'aviez pas demandé de visa et que vous sortez tous les 3 mois du pays: j'ai une petite question, est ce quand on fait ça on peut quand même '"investir", devenir propriétaire? créer une entreprise?? mettre ses enfants à l'école?? bref, vivre comme les Ticos pas comme les touristes?!
merci de me répondre et si vous avez des conseils ou autres à me donner ils sont les bienvenus. Sandrine
merci de me répondre et si vous avez des conseils ou autres à me donner ils sont les bienvenus. Sandrine
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Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)