Justslade
6/22/2016 17:12 EST
Trying to make the move from U.S. any information about jobs or if anyone is looking for help. Please any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Kohl
6/23/2016 11:25 EST
Legally, you can't work here unless you have a work visa, work on line or are a Permanent resident which takes approx. 4-5 years from your initial application.
http://qcostarica.com/working-legally-in-costa-rica/
http://costaricalaw.com/costa-rica-legal-topics/immigration-and-residency/residency-general-information-and-summary/
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Justslade
6/23/2016 11:28 EST
How long does it take to become a citizen?
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Veteran2Expat
6/23/2016 11:29 EST
Kohl, is very correct. No working for anyone or having a "job" is aloud unless you are a permanent citizen or have a work visa(very hard to get from my understanding).
You can however own your own business and make money off of that. You technically can't "work" but you can make an income from your business.
Online business are what most seam to do to the lower cost of startup and running them.
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Kohl
6/23/2016 11:39 EST
Before starting a business, suggest you read this info regarding the Labor Laws of Costa Rica.
http://costaricalaw.com/costa-rica-legal-topics/labor-law/labor-law-in-a-nutshell/
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ILuvCR
6/23/2016 13:19 EST
http://qcostarica.com/working-legally-in-costa-rica/
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escapefromnyc004
6/23/2016 13:40 EST
On the illegal side of things, there are many hostels that you can probably work at or at least exchange housing for part time work. I've also seen that many cash-only restaurants in tourist areas seem to hire tourists and pay in cash.
That said, the best thing is probably to find some online work or get a job back home that you can do remotely.
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guestuser
6/24/2016 08:20 EST
Please stop scaring people with the "can't work in Costa Rica with your own business" story! Good Lord they just opened a new Free Trade zone with awesome financial benefits for people to come here and open a business on the Caribbean side of the country which is growing by leaps and bounds and has awesome investment opportunity! Sure there are some technical aspects when you look into it but it is easy and not complicated to start a CR corporation and do a needed business that supplies jobs! Of course as in any other country in the world if you choose to be a business owner and entrepreneur as opposed to a hired hand there are risks and rewards just like anywhere else but the Caribbean has changed and is changing dramatically and for those who dare to make things happen there are plenty of challenges here to meet! Now be prepared to listen to the naysayers--most of which I would bet were hired hands!
Gill Phelan www.gvecr.com
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jobryan
6/26/2016 21:53 EST
I'm a Canadian who has been living and working in Costa Rica for 4 years with temporary residency. Does anyone know of any decent employment opportunities near our coastlines? In Alajuela & San Jose, most of the jobs for English speakers are with call centers.
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DaveMacDonald
9/2/2016 18:29 EST
You can find lots of English-speaking jobs by near the coast here: http://www.costaricajobsearch.com
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DaveMacDonald
9/2/2016 18:39 EST
There are quite a few opportunities to start your own business and hire local Ticos though. Here's a couple of ideas from others who were inspired to start an online store after vacationing in Costa Rica...
http://www.costaricajobsearch.com/vacation-inspires-ecommerce-store/
http://www.costaricajobsearch.com/pura-vida-bracelets-2/
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