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Some Forum Posts:

Costa Rica: pensionado renewal:

We applied at BCR to renew our cedulas. Can we use the www.migracion.go.cr website to check the status, or is that only good for the initial application?

Costa Rica: pensionado renewal:

We applied at BCR to renew our cedulas. Can we use the www.migracion.go.cr website to check the status, or is that only good for the initial application?

Spain: petty theft by minors:

How are thefts by minors handled by the police? Are the prosecuted? Do the parents address it as well, or do they prefer to sweep it under the rug?

Cyprus: Life in Cyprus:

What is the feeling towards immigrants who have more money and possessions than locals? Is there a problem with theft? What is the cultural attitude towards those who break the law, especially minors?

Czech Republic: Retirement:

What is the process for becoming a resident in the Czech Republic? How long may one stay at a time?

Costa Rica: Probiotics:

Which probiotic helps you with IBS and where do you buy it?

Costa Rica: Feline hyperthyroidism:

Our cat has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and the vet can't find a safe medicine to give her. She is willing to write a prescription if we can get them here from the states. Can medicines be shipped here without customs taking them? Do you know of a medication we can get here?

Costa Rica: Finding a US Financial Institution that takes Expats:

Capitalone Charles Schwab

Costa Rica: Return ticket required?:

No. You can get a relatively inexpensive bus ticket out or buy a return airline ticket within twenty-four hours of entering and then cancel as soon as you get through immigration/arrive at your lodging. Some airlines demand proof of leaving Costa Rica before you can exit the States.

Costa Rica: Proof of money conversion:

My husband and I just received our cedulas as pensionados which are good for two years. When we are due for renewal will we need to show receipts to prove that we have converted one thousand dollars into colones every month?

Date Joined:

2/21/2013

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