Can You Work in Costa Rica?

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Can You Work in Costa Rica?
This is another one of those frequently asked
questions among expats. And its one with good
reason answers on the Internet are all over the
place!So, heres the Cliffs Notes answer
Probably not, at least not at first.
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Working in Costa Rica The Basics
Costa Rica has pretty strict labor laws, which
are designed to protect Costa Rican jobs and
workers. With that priority in mind, Costa Rican
law makes it difficult for newly arrived
foreigners to work in Costa Rica. Why? Because
the country wants to preserve jobs for Costa
Ricans, which by and large represent a skilled,
multilingual workforce capable of almost any
job. That said, work permits are possible. If you
work for a multinational corporation with a Costa
Rican presence, your company may be able to
secure you a work permit. Additionally, if you
have skills in an area or job that no Costa Rican
can fill, then you may be able to secure a work
permit. Aside from those two exceptions, Costa
Rican jobs are reserved for Costa Ricans and
their families. Speaking of, the other exception
to the Costa Ricans-only rule legal residents
through a Costa Rican spouse or children. Both
temporary residents via marriage, as well as
permanent residents via Costa Rican children (if
your children are born here, theyre Costa
Rican), are both granted residency libre de
condición, which means youre legally entitled to
work. Note that pensionado, rentista, and other
types of temporary legal residency do not grant
you the right to work. After a temporary
residency period of 3-5 years, you will be
eligible to change your residency category to
permanent, at which point you will be legally
permitted to work.
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Location Independence Working Online from Costa
Rica
While you may not be able to work for a Costa
Rican company, that doesnt mean you cant work
in Costa Rica. If you own an online business, or
telecommute to a position in your home country,
you may continue to do so in Costa Rica. The only
caveat your income or paycheck must come from
outside Costa Rica.
Another Option Inversionista Residency
Inversionista is Spanish for investor,
so inversionista residency is a type of investor
residency. To qualify for inversionista residency,
you must invest 200,000 in non-commercial real
estate or a Costa Rican business. Note that you
are not allowed to work in your business you are
the owner (and income-collector), nothing more.
This can be an excellent option for residents
whod like an income in Costa Rica invest in a
business, hire competent employees, and then
collect on the profits. All the benefits, none of
the work. Now you know the answer to whether you
can you work in Costa Rica. If the answer is no
for now, think of it as a mandatory few-year
break. Well bet you find you love the no-work
lifestyle. And if you dont, youll be able to
work after just a few years of residency!
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