Working in Costa Rica March 11, 2007
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A guest from Russia, and an American from Florida, today both asked me about working in Costa Rica. They love Costa Rica and are considering moving here and working in Costa Rica. They can’t. If a business in Costa Rica hires them they could face fines and get shutdown.
It is illegal for non-citizens or non-residents to work in Costa Rica unless…
You Get Transferred
The guest from Moscow works for HP computers, HP has an office in Costa Rica, if he gets a transfer - no problem. The company will arrange for him to receive a special work visa.
You Start a Business
The used car salesman from Orlando? Unlikely his company has an office in Costa Rica. He’ll have to find another way. If he opens a used car lot in Costa Rica he can work 80 hours a week selling his lemons - no problem. Owning a business in Costa Rica allows you to work and receive an income. And if you work and receive an income, you are eligible for health insurance, pension, and many other benefits. It’s how I do it.
Rice and Beans
“Whatever. I’m coming to Costa Rica and looking for work. I’m a web 4.0 programmer and everyone wants me, I’ll find a job, or I’ll just do it on the side.” My advice - learn this recipe for Gallo Pinto (rice and beans). Because that’s all you’re going to be able to afford to eat. My maids earn $1.50, my hotel receptionists who are bilingual and computer literate, earn $2 an hour. But you’re a web 4.0 programmer, cutting edge technology, degree from the University of Technology - $10 an hour no benefits. That’s what my sometimes php programmer earns.
Ramsay
working in costa rica
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