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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Costa Rica for a while?
We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Costa Rica. They wrote...
"If you plan to stay in Costa Rica for a while, you will need to obtain a residency permit or visa. Residency permits are typically granted for periods of three to six months, after which you may apply for an extension. The type of visa you will need depends on your country of origin and the purpose of your stay. Some of the main visa types available in Costa Rica include tourist visas, investor visas, family reunification visas, student visas, and work visas," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Costa Rica.
"[In order to work] You are required to have a work visa -which is hard to obtain as the government would choose a CR citizen rather than a foreigner get a job-and a potential empl0yer must apply on your behalf, be married to a CR citizen, have a child be born in the country. to a CR citizen. a Permanent Resident or work online. Until you have gained Permanent Residency you are not permitted to physically work in CR. This process could take between 4-5 years, from your initial application," commented one expat who made the move to Costa Rica.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.