Can Expats Get Jobs in Costa Rica?
Let's be Clear Jobs in Costa Rica for expats are not abundant. It can be difficult to find legal work as an expat. Expats in Costa Rica are unable to obtain work permits for positions that can only be filled…
How to Retire in Costa Rica Today
Costa Rica is a retiree's paradise If you plan to live in Costa Rica, you should consider applying for residence. The most popular for retirees is the "pensionado" category. You can easily retire in Costa Rica on $1,000 to $1,500…
United States and Costa Rica Cost of Living Comparison
Cost Of Living Comparison The cost of living is one of the main considerations when contemplating moving to Costa Rica. Did you know, Costa Rica’s cost of living is lower than that of the United States? For example, a single…
Seniors are Exempt from Citizenship Test in Costa Rica
The Test Prior to getting the citizenship in Costa Rica you need to pass an exam. According to the Costa Rican Constitution, anybody seeking citizenship must exhibit good behavior, establish that they have a source of income. They will also…
Benefits of Citizenship
Many expats and immigrants in Costa Rica complete the final step in their immigration process by becoming naturalized citizens. We get a lot of questions about citizenship, especially about the advantages of citizenship. Is the procedure challenging? Will I be…
Costa Rican Alimony and Child Support Payments
Many people in Costa Rica believe that Alimony and Child Support payments are "set in stone". This is far from the true reality. In order to determine the judgment payment in such cases, authorities must analyze each case with a…
Birth Abroad to Costa Rican Parents
Recently we have been getting a few questions about the citizenship status of those who are born abroad to Costa Rican parents. Any person born abroad to a Costa Rican parents can opt for Costa Rican citizenship before the age…
Your Will and Life Insurance in Costa Rica
You need a Will and Life Insurance in Costa Rica for the purpose of Estate Planning. When moving to Costa Rica, for some strange reason, people often think that they don’t need estate planning here. Costa Rica is just like…
New Changes to the Immigration Process
In November, the immigration department of Costa Rica (known as DGME - Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería, or often just as Immigration) put into place some updates to the residency application process. These changes are intended to streamline the…
Do Not Overstay Your Costa Rica Visa
November 1st 2018, Costa Rica will be enforcing (Article 33) of Immigration Law (Ley General de Migración y Extranjeria No. 8764). The article states that foreigners will pay $100.00/month for each month of their overstayed visa. This will be retroactive…