Costa Rica: beautiful mountains, lush greenery, gorgeous beaches
When planning on moving to Costa Rica, many people ask themselves some of questions about working. Some of the most recurring questions are: Can I work while I live in Costa Rica? Can I get a job in Costa Rica? What type of jobs are
If you are considering to be more than a tourist in this little paradise on Earth, you should research all the options that will allow you to stay in the country and avoid the border runs (ninety days or less). Since there are many aspects to consider,
After the announcement of the QR Code mandate and other COVID updates yesterday, we have received several questions. We have sent clarification requests to the Ministry of Health, and they have answered all of them, we understand the urgency and our team is committed to
If you are looking for residency in Costa Rica, and want to invest in the country, or you have a monthly income, there are two options to apply. The Investment category and the Rentista category are both temporary residencies. Both categories are very similar, however,
“Everyone has the right to a nationality and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of their nationality nor denied the right to change their nationality.” (ONU. (1948). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 15 ). But, what is nationality? According to Koopmans, Michalowski and Waibel in
As if it were not difficult enough for those in the Rentista category, Banco Nacional has created additional and significantly more expensive requirements for those individuals wishing to use their services. The norm has been to deposit $60,000 (equivalent to 24 monthly payouts of $2500) into
So, there was a person who was convicted of murder more than 15 years ago and was granted residency in Costa Rica, but another person was arrested and discharged for a DUI and got his residency denied. How is this possible? A Matter of Legality Any legal system
As you may know, on July 5th, Costa Rica's President Alvarado signed the law to attract foreign investors, rentistas and retired people to the country. Currently, everyone is wondering how this is going to be implemented and what should be done to take advantage of the
A question for ExPats without Residency If the events of the last 16 months have taught us anything it is the cardinal rule: “Be Prepared”. I consider myself to be a good Girl Scout. I am the person you want to be on the quad ride with when