Vicki Skinner
@SarongGoddess
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Escazu
Speaks English
Registration: 01 December 2009
Activity
new visa run, new "rules" - but back to 90 day (it seems) by BillA
Yesterday I went to Paso Canoas from Drake by bus to renew the 30 visa I was last given. For those not into this subject I have 4 or 5 previous threads on the topic which could be perused if some perspective is desired. I exited CR and at the ...
How on earth did you not get locked in Immigration Jail & then kicked out for giving your passport to someone else to get stamped??? MOST people DO get kicked out - for 5 YEARS for doing that (I've PERSONALLY KNOWN people were!!!) Read More
Surfeasy by GuestPoster566
Has anyone used this device,particularly to watch BBCiPlayer in Malta? Apart from providing anonymity when browsing, apparently it allows any geoblocked sites to be viewed by changing one's IP address. https://surfeasy.com/
OMGoddess!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH tearnet for turning me onto http://FilmOn.com I LOVE IT!!! Though it does not have the main U.S. network like USTVNow.com does - it's SOOOOO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!! So far it's working well for me in Costa ... Read More
Dental Clinics in San Jose by camerawork
Hi, Is there anyone out there who has had any dental work done at any of the dental clinics in San Jose? Especially implants. I've been in touch with the Meza Clinic in Barrio Tournon and they seem very professional. Hope to hear from someone. ...
THANX Dee for the kudos! FYI regarding some fears around coming to CR to get dental work (a VERY COMMON fear), I can't tell you how MANY people I've known that come to COSTA RICA to UN-DO that bad work done in the U.S.!! dinad, it's not that easy ... Read More
New: Costa Rica business directory by Julien
Hi, there is something new on º£½ÇÂÒÂ×! We designed a new section dedicated to the companies of Costa Rica and their services: the Costa Rica business directory. Professionals can now present their activity on º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. We offer them two ways ...
Since there are SOOOO MANY websites out there for vacation rentals, I think º£½ÇÂÒÂ×Blog might be wise to have a Monthly Rate as well as an annual rate so people can see if this is going to work for them since the price for the Business Directory (the ... Read More
New: Costa Rica business directory by Julien
Hi, there is something new on º£½ÇÂÒÂ×! We designed a new section dedicated to the companies of Costa Rica and their services: the Costa Rica business directory. Professionals can now present their activity on º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. We offer them two ways ...
The Business Directory is an AWESOME idea as I'd MUCH rather SUPPORT a business that I've seen participating here than do some random google search!! I can't tell you how MANY people find their doctor/dentist that way & I KNOW that when you do a ... Read More
perpetual tourists note: got 30 day visa - discretion of "interviewer" by BillA
I am what is sometimes called a "perpetual tourist", I simply exit CR every 90 days and return with another 90 day visa. Yesterday that ended, at least for now, when I was given a 30 day visa; no appeal, the discretion of the "interviewer" as to ...
Ya'll DO realize there is NOTHING in the law (old & I believe even the new pending one) that mentions ANYTHING about "perpetual tourists" - JUST like there is NOTHING in ANY law for Immigrations - now or before - that says we must be out of the ... Read More
perpetual tourists note: got 30 day visa - discretion of "interviewer" by BillA
I am what is sometimes called a "perpetual tourist", I simply exit CR every 90 days and return with another 90 day visa. Yesterday that ended, at least for now, when I was given a 30 day visa; no appeal, the discretion of the "interviewer" as to ...
Bill - PLEASE share the WHOLE story. Where did you re-enter from? Did you have the now MANDATORY PROOF that you were LEAVING CR again within 90 days - with a ticket - say a bus ticket - WITH a DATE ON IT?? On open-ended ticket is NOT proof that ... Read More
Dental Clinics in San Jose by camerawork
Hi, Is there anyone out there who has had any dental work done at any of the dental clinics in San Jose? Especially implants. I've been in touch with the Meza Clinic in Barrio Tournon and they seem very professional. Hope to hear from someone. ...
I have a guesthouse specializing in Dental & light Medical Tourism so I have been doing LOTS of research on Medical/Dental Tourism in Costa Rica for over 4 years & helped MANY MANY people coming for that. Also, Customer Service & QUALITY are whatÂ’s ... Read More
Visa Run - Panama or Nica by touchtone
Anyone got some recommendations for a visa run. I have to be outside CR for 72 hours. Thinking about going back up to San Juan del Sur in Nica but would love to hear any other suggestions for a good short break. Is there somewhere that advertises ...
The BIG CHALLENGE here is EVERY DAY, EVERY PERSON has a different experience/reality!!!! Only YOU know what FEELS right for ya'll!!! Read More
Visa Run - Panama or Nica by touchtone
Anyone got some recommendations for a visa run. I have to be outside CR for 72 hours. Thinking about going back up to San Juan del Sur in Nica but would love to hear any other suggestions for a good short break. Is there somewhere that advertises ...
I can't say what's the best thing, I'd just make sure I had PLENTY of $$$ - JUST in case. Based on LOTS of feedback I've heard lately, IF it were me, I'd do it in/out of Nicaragua (though coming back from NI there are a few police checks - not sure ... Read More
Visa Run - Panama or Nica by touchtone
Anyone got some recommendations for a visa run. I have to be outside CR for 72 hours. Thinking about going back up to San Juan del Sur in Nica but would love to hear any other suggestions for a good short break. Is there somewhere that advertises ...
I hear that Panama is REALLY TOUGH now!! MANY are telling me that even Panama is asking for a bus ticket showing you're leaving Panama within 90 days - EVEN if you give proof you LIVE in CR!!! Can we say $$$$$$/CONTROL?!?!?!?!! Read More
Visa Run - Panama or Nica by touchtone
Anyone got some recommendations for a visa run. I have to be outside CR for 72 hours. Thinking about going back up to San Juan del Sur in Nica but would love to hear any other suggestions for a good short break. Is there somewhere that advertises ...
I haven't crossed there yet but I would say GO IMMEDIATELY as once they start the new law, they're saying you could be fined either $100 for each month you're over OR HAVE to stay OUT of Cotsa Rica for 3 times the amount of time you're over (by ... Read More
Visa Run - Panama or Nica by touchtone
Anyone got some recommendations for a visa run. I have to be outside CR for 72 hours. Thinking about going back up to San Juan del Sur in Nica but would love to hear any other suggestions for a good short break. Is there somewhere that advertises ...
I JUST hours ago returned from trip #5 to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua & had ANOTHER GREAT TRIP!! I've started a non-advertisers "Info Site" which I'll be updating this weekend - SanJuanDelSurNI.com I've also done Bocas del Toro, Panama 10 times ... Read More