Part-time -also known as fractional domestic work- is a paid job that consists of assisting a family or person. This work includes cleaning, cooking, washing, ironing, and other household chores, however, it is performed on a schedule shorter than the standard workday (8 hours per day
When a child of one or both U.S. citizen parents is born in Costa Rica, he or she becomes a Costa Rican national. However, even though he/she was not born in the United States, he/she does have the right to a U.S. passport U.S. citizenship. Whether this is your
Foreign residents and non-residents can open personal bank accounts in Costa Rica as long as they meet all the eligibility requirements. There are several reasons why foreigners may need to open a bank account in Costa Rica, whether they are residents or tourists. Having a debit
Costa Rica offers plenty of options to shop for groceries throughout the country, from farmer markets "ferias del agricultor", convenience stores "pulperías, abastecedores or mini supers" to supermarket chains. Despite the many supermarkets and grocery stores in Costa Rica, not all of them carry the same
The 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents has 91 members, among them, Costa Rica and the United States. Since October 15, 1981, the United States has been part of the Hague Convention and Costa Rica joined on the 27th of
This is not a story about the abolition of the army, rather, it is a review about some of the commentary around it. I am a curious person, and sometimes (maybe more than sometimes) I get curious about the type of thoughts people have. I wonder
In Costa Rica all water is owned by the State, so ideally, water availability should not be an issue. However, as you may already know, in practice that is not the reality. Costa Rica, although a tropical and fairly humid country, has severe droughts at certain
You are probably aware that Panama is currently known as one of the best options to move, invest, and live in Central America. Let's discuss an excellent option to consider if you want to apply for Panamanian residency. If you receive a retirement or pension from
One of the most common misconceptions when buying a property in Costa Rica is believing that once the property has been purchased, the only thing to worry about is paying for utilities on the house and any corresponding taxes on the property. However, like many
It has happened on more than one occasion, that we wish to obtain or undertake a project regarding the purchase of our property, construction of our house, purchase of a vehicle or any other acquisition, but at the time of the transaction unforeseen expenses arise