Prepping for Residency in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 for Black Women Expats

Prepping for Residency in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 for Black Women Expats | Be my accountability partner as I plan out what I need to do to move from the US to Costa Rica this year. Including how to apply for temporary residency via the Rentista visa and renting a home in San Jose. Moving abroad steps for African American women.
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[@rerejackson6168]

Costa Rica is always listed as one of the safest Countries to live 😊

[@MsLj-kk8ly]

I work remotely! My needs for living abroad is low cost of living! Reliable internet and great food

[@ej639]

I am unable to travel at this time in my life due to health reasons. However, I strongly encourage and support Black women to spread their wings and soar like eagles!🙏

[@alishadennis7769]

Maybe 😏🤔 you could do a stay vacation in your city with a FREIND to a hotel 🛍️ or FREINDS or relatives house & go to concert, play, art museum, massage,facial, same day art class, ⛱️ beach, water park, RESTURANT, poetry reading, comedy show. There's colleges, city stadium event, zoo, out door plays , out door movie, dance class, special hair dresser or saloon care, coffee ☕ house, barbque out doors, dog & 🐕 mamma restaurant, church concert or seminar for ladies. Many places have seating for disabled & your still in your city 🏙️ for medication or medical care if needed. It can refresh you & see new 🆕 experience & events on another side of your own city until you can travel further to another country or state. God bless you , restore & renew your mind spirit body 👅 and you recieve even GREATER joy, peace, ✌️🕊️ Prosperity 💪🙏 & great new friends to enjoy more of life with now , Amen !!!!!! 🌹 😁

[@candyDander]

Hard work not equaling more money is a such a true statement. My last job burnt me out during the pandemic, as hard as I worked for them, it was the still the same pre-pandemic disrespect. It sucked to leave after all the time I out in, but I couldn't take it anymore. Retooling my life now. Tired of over work and struggle for nothing.

[@anmareesworkshop]

I have spent a lifetime being a Multipotentialite. It has been a remarkable life. It has taken me down so many creative worm holes. As a recently retired schoolteacher I always encouraged my students to just decide what they wanted to do FIRST! Life is filled with so many opportunities to grow and learn. AND what you do for a living may not be the gift you bring to your life and others. Sometimes you might work at multiple jobs to fund your painting, singing, research etc. Being a Multipotentialite gifted me with a mastery of: motherhood, teaching, library science, sewing, reading, crafting, polymer clay work, bookmaking, authorship, genealogy, and now a KZbin creator. The list goes on and it has been an AMAZING life. Embrace the hummingbird in you!🥰🥰🥰

[@alishadennis7769]

Hello 👋🤗 🌹, I love how you put this & explain being multi gifted & creative & a tube desire & natural interest in education - information in other areas also. What special people 🤣 we are with many interest & involvements !!!!! 🌹 May God's great blessings Continue to inspire you & keep you . 😁

[@nursedani5704]

Love this ❤

[@joannegallery6730]

I am not black but I love to hear your ideas. Thank you.

[@OptimalLiving2.0]

I always do this when I lsten to the videos & I guess this is normal human behavior. I would like to add a couple of things. I have been to Costa Rica numerous times (more than 25) before moving there about 3-4 hours from San Jose airport. The first is you can get a bus almost anywhere in Costa Rica & they are frequent. If you live in the beach towns, you can get a bus all day long. Most Ticos don't have cars because they are very expensive. So public transportation is a must. Also there is definitely a rainy season in Costa Rica. However, there are a lot of micro-climates in Costa Rica & not every area is the same. Guanacaste has a lot less rain than other areas. Additionally, like every place in the world, weather patterns change. I have talked to several people who have lived in Costa Rica all of their lives & some expats who have lived their more than 10 years and they say the last 2 years, they have had more rain than they have seen in their lifetime. So weather patterrns change. Also you can live in Costa Rica cheaply if you chose, even in the beach towns. My daughter in law lived in a beach town where her rent for a studio nice size for $400-500 a month, close to stores, restaurants, etc. You can chose to go to restaurants that are expensive or cheap with decent food. It's up to you. I have met several black people that have moved to Costa Rica & really like it.

[@eileenwatt8283]

So true. It's safer out of the USA than in.. The stress alone weighs heavily on our chests. You don't realized it until you leave and go to the Caribbean or South America. You can literally feels the stress plucked out of your chest when you land in these countries. One gains a refresh soul in those countries. It's so freeing.

[@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076]

As long as you don't mind people either not showing up for work when you schedule them or stealing when they do or coming back and robbing you after. If you want to experience embryotic communism Costly Rica is the place to go.

[@solinspired4428]

@@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076 what?

[@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076]

@@solinspired4428 Figure it out.

[@Ty2Tito]

​@@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076 You talk for you experience? Tell me and can help you to make a Lawsue right away.

[@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076]

@@Ty2Tito Of course. It happened to everyone not connected

[@eileenwatt8283]

Stephanie, go to Panama while you are in Costa Rica. It's only 1 hr from Costa Rica and transportation is easy. They have good fresh food just like Costa Rica.

[@GooniesGirl]

I'm so grateful that I found your channel. About 8 years ago I did the Intercultura Language Program and lived with a host family in Heredia, Costa Rica for 5 weeks. For the past 5 years I was a caregiver for my mom who passed away on 9/17/23. I need to take some time and want live abroad for a year or two. I am considering Costa Rica or Mexico. I'm 45 and don't have a spouse or kids. I look forward to hearing more about your journey. 🙏🏾

[@sophiajoy9485]

How was Heredía? I’m currently researching moving there.

[@t_unique888]

Sorry for your loss🙏. I lost both of my parents a few years ago also. It literally hit me today like yeah I'm ready to go.

[@seshatmaat6044]

My condolences 💐 Follow Your BLISS 🦋

[@t_unique888]

I'm sooo ready, I'm single, no kids, no pets not tied to anything. I haven't worked in two years (actively searching) because my mental health was more important, so I took some time to just travel a little. I've been in the states for over 12 years coming from the Caribbean I'm really missing that island environment. looking into Costa Rica seems like it would be a much cheaper alternative to moving back home to the Virgin Islands where everything is radically expensive. And ready to eat all the fruits and veggies I want.😋

[@andreasamuels5875]

In the most humble way, please have help with kids if you are doing it by yourself. If ease is what you want having kids is totally OPPOSITE of ease girl. Im single parent of 3! it aint noooo joke!

[@dews3340]

True, thanks for the. I have watched my single mothers friends and it's not easy. No to single motherhood! .... child free for life

[@eileenwatt8283]

Single motherhood is different for everyone. Financial resources and being self employed, working from home makes a huge difference vs a poor single mom, barely making it with no support.

[@andreasamuels5875]

@@eileenwatt8283 Even then. It’s not just about not having enough money. If each child has school activities, Have to navigate all their extra curricular activities etc. I work from home and it is impossible to spread myself all around unless u hire someone to take them everywhere which is a big help but each child wants to see your face at their game or at their performance not some stranger standing in moms place. Been there it hurts… no ease there at all. Even when yur sick and barely can move you have to carry on go pick them up etc etc. help with homework and meltdowns etc etc no ease there. Everyone is different tho. But all I know is there is NO ease in raising kids even when there are both parents much less by yourself. Have to find a way to maintain peace in yur mind during the chaos and this has nothing to do with having enough money … in my opinion tho.

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@andreasamuels5875 working from home in America is living indoor in a prison. Especially in the winter time. You are stuck indoors. Working from home in tropical climate means you take your computer on the beach, back yard or wherever you want. One is not indoors. American kids are over booked with unnecessary planned activities. Unless a child is born gifted with athletic abilities which is determined from age of 3 then sports is just PE at school and playing with kids at home. People don't do ruddemental sports and a gifted child has a chaperon who picks them up on weekends for training . During the week they have training during PE separately from the children who aren't naturally gifted. Patents seldom drive kids around. The best of Olympic champions from Jamaica were not chauffeured by their parents. Their parents didn't have cars. People parent differently in those countries. No stress about activities. Only stress is finding money to purchase books etc. When you are sick in the islands people drop by with food to care for you. People are not isolated and everyone for themselves. Neighbors look out for each other. Children walk to school together. There are no school buses. Schools are within walking distance. When I was growing up in the islands it would be embarrassing to a child if a parent came to get them after school especially if they lived near the school. It puts the child in awkward position of " better than" parents wouldn't do that to their children. We play on our way home from school especially if it's raining. We just play in the rain. Parents have rules on manners etc. But they don't micromanage like USA. Children do their homework at the school at the end of the day. Parents pay a small fee and a teacher helps them. As for parents going to activities. There is sports day which parents attend. If the child is a singer there is one time performance which the parents attends. Parents don't come to rehearsal and practices. That would be unnecessary. The final protect is what they see after all the training. It puts the children at ease knowing parents aren't hovering, criticizing or yelling during their training.

[@andreasamuels5875]

@@eileenwatt8283 I am from the islands, I went to school there as well, so am very familiar with the lifestyle and mentality there. Also, I don't believe in overworking kids. However, If my kid shows interest in something, I put them in it. I live in America. There is no transportation for kids to get to whatever activity they are in, so it's all on the parent. Im, not a helicopter parent. I don't yell or criticize when I'm at practice or a game. I don't like that! i'm just in the background supporting my kid. My kids love when they look up and see me at a game or performance. Every family dynamic is different. Also, I love working from home, I don't feel like I'm in prison at all! it's the best feeling ever. I don't care where I am. I fix up my surroundings both inside and out, so it feels peaceful inside and I can look outside at my lovely garden. When I go home to the islands, i enjoy the beach etc. I don't need to be in it every day. Everyone is different. Working from home is not for everyone. I don't enjoy being around people so it works out very, very very well for me regardless of where i am. 😊

[@kw8282]

I'm here now and I can tell you that I feel completely accepted here! And the food - Yum, so fresh! It's actually REAL food! Will definitely be back!

[@EzzyDT]

Stephanie, I have no intention of moving. I am not even into travel, but your videos had value in my life. I don't like to watch videos that are more than 15 minutes, but you provide so much value that I have seen 5 of your videos. The algorithm didn't recommend you to me. I just found you on KZbin without logging in on a new divorce. Thanks so much. I have subscribed and will continue to watch.

[@CindyChilds]

You are right Costa Rica is a place where you can break out and make new friends. Everyone is pretty nice and chill. They know how to hustle too.

[@lisaguerra9976]

They are nice,but I didn't find them as inviting into their personal home/space. Am I wrong?

[@tonimcguire8588]

The luggage thing is something to look at. Coming home from China I wasn’t aware of a limit on how much to bring or how much I could bring. Fortunately, I was able to pay at the airport but I could have just mailed more and had everything shipped home that way.

[@meditationmama70]

Your laugh is infectious! Also the knowledge you impart is invaluable. Thank you!

[@fdoctor79]

Yes, vision, clarity, and timing are EVERYTHING! Continue success with this chapter of your life, Stephanie!

[@StephaniePerry]

Thank you! Continued success to YOU too. 💗

[@annmatthews68]

All the other videos talking about cost for housekeeping was $5 usd

[@lashawn369]

I appreciate the time that you put aside to make these videos.

[@magda3999]

That bird metaphor is strong 😂 you better preach Stephanie!

[@Caveman007maga]

Hola amiga. Greetings from Florida. I just found your videos. I’m cuban american and planning to go apply for temporary residency in San Jose. Yes the norm for a lady tica to clean and cook and do your laundry is from $2 us to $2.50 us. But, make sure if that lady wants you to put some money every month for her retirement in La Caja or Social Security there, I hear like $50 us a month is a good deal for them. I’m planning to go first to Alajuela. Costa Rica properties have become very expensive, I will rent instead of buying real estate . Gracias

[@joedhoffer7995]

Stephanie !!! I love your videos. My language is the Portuguese, but I get understand your English perfectly....

[@somebodycomelistentothispo7217]

I’m 40 and I’m making a 5 year plan to save and move to Costa Rica to retire early. I will try to learn as much Spanish as I can in the next 5 years

[@kelajay9812]

Hey Queen wanted to say thank u so much for your wonderful platform to help us Queens moving abroad. My husband and I r moving to Costa Rica this July. I have a question, no one ever talks about vaccines required for Costa Rican residency list includes: Hep A, Hep B, T -dap, Covid(already have this one)manigititis, polio, measles and prescription for malaria pills Rabies? Did u have to get these done ? Would appreciate any feedback you could offer. Thanks so much Queen have a blessed day and please do a video on best places to live in Costa Rica! So Glad u making CR your permanent residence! You Rock!

[@supriiima]

got an astrocartography reading & CR is one of the places that my energy connects to- so glad you posted this!

[@marnasquires155]

I made the jump I’m here in Puerto Viejo T and when I landed in San Jose why did I have to see a Chinese Flag 🇨🇳, we’ll come to find out China & Russia have given Costa Rico Himdreds of Billions. So don’t take your shoes off.

[@jetunb]

I was in CR in 2016 and the taxi driver asked us what was wrong with us in USA that 45 would have a chance to b elected. We told him THERE WAS NO WAY HE WOULD B PREZ...well u know what happened. We often think what he thinks of USA now since 45 did indeed become prez

[@Ty2Tito]

Actually the name of the Desamparados District like many others Catholics Spanish Towns name after a Saint or in this case The Virgin of the Forsaken.

[@vallittle5506]

I'm very interested in life in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🤗

[@franko1043]

My girlfriend and I are looking to rent an Air BnB for a month stay in COSTA RICA. I am going to conduct the research. What do I start with?Where to live beach areas, the valley; near the airport; in a resort area; transportation etc.

[@TyLibra]

Soon as you mentioned De, my ears perked up and I subbed! I have always wanted to live in Costa Rica, and moving to a place where I can fly nonstop to PHL or BWI is a big factor! My parents live in New Castle, and I'm in Bear. Great information, and I'll binge watch your vids for more info! 🌹

[@lethashepard2822]

I really enjoyed your live video today. Very encouraging and great info as usual.

[@justpassingthrough7437]

I missed this live, so I'm watching the replay for inspiration. Thank you for sharing!

[@levitate1717]

GREAT VIDEO

[@ARiley-vi3fx]

Hi Stephanie, couple of corrections, there is a set salary for every correction. It is set by the dept of labor. There is bus transportation to anywhere you choose to go. However, it will not be as convenient as having your own car. You might have to take different buses.

[@livehappy6268]

I'm coming! Actively planning now.

[@juanalopez1366]

New subscriber here. Loved the live. Good luck with all of your plans! My mom is in Heredia and I can’t wait to visit her.

[@awatsonista]

I’m glad I came back to watch this video. Going back to the drawing board with an open mind and heart. 6:58

[@khrisna-rajannemakeda7390]

Are there hurricanes, Volcanoes, or disasters in Costa Rica?

[@aurrreable]

Thank you for this great information. I will be checking your content weekly.

[@samanthak5831]

I appreciate the plan that you have laid out. Your goals are attainable. I am happy that you have experienced enough in life to know what you need to thrive in life. Patience will be exercised there. They(the Ticos) are not stressed and in a rush. It is a beautiful life there. Blessings

[@staciesmith4976]

Happy New Year. Ms. Stephanie. I appeeciate your piece on peace( pun intended)and safety info on Costa Rica."Everyones Safer than in rhe US", Many Thanks for All Your Guidance and Honesty. 🙏💯

[@easiersaidwithmeg]

I just got a one way ticket to there

[@freedwisdomlife6832]

I did the same I am here now

[@actionvj]

🧠 Move, shoot, communicate = Gather your data, take some action, make some adjustments, take some more action. 🐦 “He was determined that [the window] was the way out, when the whole [open space] was the way out.” That’s us in America. Sitting next to the window hoping for the best. Ignoring the open space. 🗣PUT THOSE IN THE BOOK!! We might need a second book at this point.😆

[@juanitagreene2000]

Hi Stephanie. When you find someone to discuss residency in Costa Rica, can you please ask them to provide info on Costa Rica's Pensionado Visa program? Gracias!

[@geebee9933]

Hi Stephanie, your videos are very informative. Thank you for sharing! Are you able to recommend a car rental place if flying into Liberia? I’m getting spooked by the people who say they scammed renting cars in Costa Rica. Thanks I’m advanced

[@lisaguerra9976]

I'M a hop from Delaware! If you ever do an event near there, I would love to participate! Costa Rica was on my list too, but thinking they don't integrate with the expats. You have to find other expats to chill with.

[@norinabennett-hanley7216]

Hi Stephanie been watching you for a little while. I'm originally from Honduras but live in the caribbean. Can you recommend an AIRBNB to visit Costa Rica. Thanks Norina

[@samanthak5831]

Blessings

[@es7432]

Adopting at 50 y.o. Yes, there are adoption agencies that allow adults up to 60 y.o. to adopt in CR. Are you prepared to UNCONDITIONALLY love a child that has experienced and is suffering from trauma (which is VERY common with older children)? Will you UNCONDITIONALLY love a child that is experiencing serious physical or mental health problems? If you move to another country, taking a child away from all that they know in CR, are you prepared to deal with them not adjusting AT ALL? You are healthy now, but that can change in your 50's (it did me). Do you have a backup if you get sick, become hospitalized? Will your family take care of a child who may or may not have physical or mental health problems if you get sick? There is not a life of "ease" when raising children, even in the best of circumstances. This is a lot to consider. Highly suggest working with a therapist to process your desire to parent at this stage of your life. I truly, truly, truly wish you the best! Also LOVE your videos!

[@viyahtastinyhousevillage2727]

Hi, I’m in Nasara Costa Rica til 3/4 visiting. I’m doing a Blogtalkradio show tomorrow night. Can you be my guest to discuss the pros and cons of living in CR??

[@marquita3058]

Anybody interested in teaming up on housing. I’m retired healthy physically fit senior still trying to live. I’d like to have a place to come and go. I’m looking stay Dec -March then back to my home

[@dews3340]

This is an excellent idea!

[@tracyhendryx2451]

Yes. I'm interested

[@sherelljasper8837]

Hi Stephanie. I sent a few people your way.

[@bedinabebe4521]

PURA VIDA I got n amazing local essential oils blend mosquito repellent at a beach gift shop. It seems popular expatriate among military vets. Schulenburg Texas?

[@dwalker6868]

Do a poll

[@dews3340]

Good morning, watched video late. Yes to car free living. Thankfully I am still living my dream, because my husband's family and friends made my transition to Central America Eze, 1999. NO short men! You are living in earthquake country and a rainy one, too. I could never live in Dover Delaware! Its your life stay safe and healthy. Do you exercise ever? Aging well, age 70, speaking 3 foreign languages with a tall handsome man from Central America........... ... health is your wealth and without it you have nothing

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you bye

[@universalsourcecode]

I am going to visit and really want a simpler way of living. I want to walk or Uber but don't want to be in the heart of the city. I can't actually move yet as I have US obligations 😢 like car note, etcetera. I don't want a car in CR if I move there.

[@mar-linaustell7505]

Hello, I'm visiting San Jose Costa Rica in October. Can anyone recommend reasonable accommodations for about a week?

[@BlackWomenInComedyLaffFest]

That’s my goal. I retire in 2 years

[@alisabae3226]

Hi Stephanie, I have 2 cats. Will that prevent me from becoming a house sitter?

[@shoshanakirya-ziraba8216]

You are the type that needs a house-sitter! 😊

[@livehappy6268]

I am looking to leave-I would like to connect. I have a career where I can work online-I'd love your guidance.

[@charleshopkins5374]

hello i really love your channel amd i also speak spanish. madam may i ask you if you speak spanish?

[@delppalme5324]

I am retired get a retired check social security . Plus I have my own business skill to make money. Would that work for me to live there

[@angeleyes4210]

I appreciate you sharing your opinions and experiences regarding Costa Rica. It seemed like a done deal for me to just to go and spend some time in Jaco to make the decision to reside there. However, after perusing through several real estate sitesfor several different cities, to get an idea of the rental rate of a two bedroom apartment or condo, it was almost immediately apparent that their rental pricing is comparable to the US, but for less sq. ft. I would be relocating alone, but would need a 2 bedroom, 1 for an office. The english teaching salaries are really low and I am not sure about having to leave every 90 days in order to renew my visa. If other cost of living conditions were favorable, I would tolerate it. I am checking out Thailand next. I did want to stay closer to the U.S however; Costa Rica's cost of living may not give me a break from the cost of living in the U.S. It sounds and looks amazing though. Thank you.

[@Ty2Tito]

If you only check real state of course the prices are high. Where you tink Costaricans rent or buy propertys? No from expected real state. You have to research and carefully you will found a good deals. Last year we buy a property and build a new 4 bed 3 bath house for 115K . In Perez Zeledon area.

[@Ty2Tito]

And depends where you live you just have to cross the border of Nicaragua or Panama for 3 hours and come back. Is not big deal.

[@Ty2Tito]

If you see impossibles. Impossibles are everywhere. Depends of you make impossibles possibles

[@sjmd2613]

I would like to visit Costa Rica but I don't know anyone to stay with don't want to live alone in an Airbnb can you refer me to someone you know that live there

[@lizmon1911]

My dear l would like to know where are you life suburb please , l m thinking to move to San Jose , thank you ❤ liz

[@jacobbaker4545]

Are interracial couples acceptable there?

[@dlawson2374]

that sound wright .

[@OptimalLiving2.0]

San Jose is never an area that I would chose to live, each to his/her own. It's not a desirable area for most people relocating. Just saying. If you want to live closer to that area, there are more desirable areas that are not that far away. But if anyone choses to live there, I wish them the best.

[@eileenwatt8283]

Well, because it's the capital things are more available and accessible there. From other You Tubers it seems it's a challenge living away from a city. They need SUVS to manage the roads.

[@myas9207]

Bring your own kitchen 😳

[@Luvurselffirst]

If you do not have a healthy relationship with what you need in life you will not have it. I like and love money and i receive it. Money comes to me easily. Money comes to me easily...if i hate it i wont have it. But i dont worship it

[@DiscovertourshawaiiLLC]

Only for black women?

[@georgelambert5990]

Desamparados stands for homeless .

[@Ty2Tito]

Actually the name of the Desamparados District like many others Catholics Spanish Towns name after a Saint or in this case The Virgin of the Forsaken.

[@nelliehyder8303]

Good info and a very serious but fun video. I'm glad I found (without looking) your channel. I subscribed right away. Thanks and be safe.

[@robertjennings9044]

I hope you do not care that a 66 year old man who has been going to Costa Rica for over years the last time I lived down there for six years probably but I really love your channel. You’ve got some interesting advice and it even works for old guys like me because I’m planning on coming back there mid September for how long I don’t know.

[@billiestaton1671]

"GO TO THE LEFT"!!! 😆 🤣 😂 🐦 🦜 🦚

[@delppalme5324]

I am retired get a retired check social security . Plus I have my own business skill to make money. Would that work for me to live there

[@delppalme5324]

I am retired get a retired check social security . Plus I have my own business skill to make money. Would that work for me to live there

[@delppalme5324]

I am retired get a retired check social security . Plus I have my own business skill to make money. Would that work for me to live there