Living in Costa Rica as an expatriate

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Costa Rica is a perfect destination for expats wishing to make a new start abroad while enjoying to be surrendered by amazing natural landscapes. As a pioneer in ecotourism, Costa Rica is a destination offering numerous professional opportunities in the environment protection sector.

The General Directorate of Migration provides many types of visas which afford expats to settle in the country.

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Visas Work visas; residence permits
Work Labour market; finding a job
Accommodation Renting or buying property
Bank Opening and managing a bank account
Health care Public and private healthcare
Removal Moving; useful tips

Expatriate health insurance in Costa Rica

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See a doctor remotely to monitor your health

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Best banks for expats in Costa Rica

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Financial Advice for Expatriates in Costa Rica

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Work

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For Sale:Beach home Fully furnished (current revenue from Airbnb 70k/year)

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Pension schemes for expat A pension scheme is a tax-efficient way of saving and a fundamental component of your overall retirement planning strategy.