Costa Rica attracts students and backpackers because of its natural diversity and vibrant culture. Although, many come to study Spanish, those seeking a university degree need an accredited program. In Costa Rica, the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)  provides courses in Spanish language and literature through a program called, “Español para Extranjeros” or Spanish for Foreigners. […]

Naturalization is an option expats have after being a resident for seven years or marrying a citizen and living in Costa Rica for two years. One benefit to citizenship in Costa Rica is that unlike residency, it truly is permanent. The only ongoing requirement for citizenship is to not die. In theory, foreigners who have […]

Two often quoted, but highly deceptive facts you might hear from someone “selling” Costa Rica is that Costa Rica does not tax income from foreign sources and that U.S. citizens abroad are entitled to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion ($97,600 for 2013). Both statements are accurate, but can be misleading to those considering relocation abroad. […]

An article today in AM Costa Rica warned bank account holders of a year-end impending deadline to complete a form and update personal information. Similar reports have been published in the Spanish-language press since September. Those who fail to update their information risk having their accounts closed. Account holders at Banco Nacional have an option […]

You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here; is a message that “perpetual tourists”, among the American expat community in Costa Rica are being to perceive. As is common with immigration issues, the issue is devise and rooted in the social problems connected with globalization. For those unfamiliar, a perpetual tourist is […]