42itous
6/22/2016 16:30 EST
My parent is a permanent resident in Costa Rica. Their health is poor, and they need me to care for them long-term. I'm not a resident.
I don't qualify financially for pensionado or rentista status. I have several possible options, and seek the easist, least expensive one:
1. My parent would like to become a citizen, which would confer residency upon me. However, they suffer from memory loss, and are afraid they can't pass the test. They've been in CR for over 20 years.
2. Our property is in an S.A. (Sociedad Anonima). I'm on the board of directors for the SA. The property has a valuation from the municipality of over $200,000, which may qualify me for inversionista status.
3. The fact that an elderly permanent resident is no longer able to care for themselves, and that a son or daughter is willing to care for them MAY help me win Residency Under Special Circumstances, but I don't have any idea how likely or expensive this option would be.
Any insights you could provide would be much appreciated!
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lhammond14
6/22/2016 19:36 EST
In your message, you say 'parent' and then use the word 'their'. Is that one parent or both?
I'm going to throw out another option. And it is one that I personally would not want in the US. We live in Grecia, and there is a wonderful convalescent home "Hogar de Ancianos".
In the U.S., my husband and I visited convalescent homes in Florida and Ohio and Oklahoma on a regular basis, and I can tell you that I would not want to be in any of them. In south Florida, we rotated with about 7 homes every Sunday for 3 years. We went there to play music. Even the expensive ones, I viewed things going on that would not make me want to be there. The economical ones were downright scary.
Well we do the same at the home for the past year and a half in Grecia. We have observed firsthand that they are really sweet and caring to the residents. Also, they are not fed the processed, horrible food that they do in the U.S.
They pass out huge chunks of fresh fruit for snacks. The residents that can walk, are not drugged up and confined to a chair like in the U.S.
Let's just say that alzheimers runs in my family ancestors etc. and I would not want to be in a home in the U.S.. But the one in Grecia, I would go in if necessary without hesitation. It has beautiful mountain views. I have heard that you can live there on your social security. I have Canadian neighbors that talked with them personally.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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Kohl
6/23/2016 08:19 EST
This issue would need to be discussed with a lawyer, rather than relying on forum members.
I have read that to get citizenship through a parent, the 'child' is required to be under the age of 25, or has a permanent disability regardless of age. Note that it can take a few years to get citizenship.
To get residency under the Inversionista status could leave you with a monthly CAJA premium of $450+ a month, if you are under 55.
http://costaricalaw.com/costa-rica-legal-topics/immigration-and-residency/residency-general-information-and-summary/
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42itous
6/23/2016 16:37 EST
Thanks for your thoughtful reply. I'm only referring to one parent, but use
'their" for maximum privacy.
We've discussed the hogar de ancianos before, and there's one not far away that my parent likes. However, they wouldn't qualify for residence at this time. They have a disease that leaves them in pretty good shape most days, but renders them more or less immobile on others. And it's very unpredictable.
Best of luck to you. I understand Grecia is beautiful!
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42itous
6/23/2016 16:49 EST
Thanks for your reply. We'll definitely be discussing this with a lawyer, but I want to be armed with the maximum amount of knowledge first.
I appreciate the link. The info you cite was very illuminating.
As for the Caja, the Rentista under 55 monthly fee is MUCH higher than for other categories, where it's around $120/month. But thanks for bringing all that to my attention. I have A LOT to consider!
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42itous
6/23/2016 16:54 EST
I tried to edit my message, but can't find it to edit. I owe you an apology. The inversionista rules have changed, and I no longer qualify financially. My apologies for the earlier given Caja rates. They were from an older source.
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