Costa Rica Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Costa Rica. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Costa Rica.
Education
- Costa Rican standard of education: What to expect when studying in Costa Rica
- Public education in Costa Rica: The country’s state education
- Costa Rica’s private schools: Paid-for education in Costa Rica
- Universities in Costa Rica: Costa Rica’s higher education system
Visas & Permits
- Visa Requirements: Which papers do you need to enter Costa Rica?
- Short-Term Visas: Requirements and application procedure
- Temporary residence visa: Up to one year
- Permanent Visas: Requirements and application procedures
Jobs
- The Job Market: Job perspectives for foreigners in Costa Rica
- Work Permits: When and how to apply for them
- Work for Foreigners: Voluntary work, language teaching and tourism
- Job hunting: Where to look for a job in Costa Rica
- Working in Costa Rica: Working hours, salaries and labour regulations
- Social Security: An introduction to the Costa Rican system
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The search for accommodation in Costa Rica
- The Rental Market: Things to bear in mind
- Getting Started: How to prepare your housing search
- Moving in: Household management & utilities
- Glossary: Housing terms and abbreviations in Costa Rica
Property
- Introduction: An introduction to buying property in Costa Rica
- Buying Land: Building in Costa Rica
- Credits & Mortgages: How to buy a place
Health
- Healthcare: The Medical System
- Cosmetic surgery and dentistry: High quality, low costs
- Health Insurance: What to do in case of an emergency
Money
- Banks & Currency: An introduction to Costa Rica's financial system
- Accounts: How to open a bank account in Costa Rica
- Insurance: Types of Insurance
Language
- Language: Languages spoken in Costa Rica
- Learning Spanish: How to learn the language effectively
- Language Courses: How to choose the right language school
Telephone & Internet
- Getting Started: Telephone providers in Costa Rica
- Important Telephone Numbers: Numbers you might need
- Mobile Phones: All you need about Costa Rican mobile phones
- International Calls: How to save money when calling home
- Internet: How to get internet connection at home