Costa Rica
Choose a topic to see plain-language legal information for Costa Rica.
Written for U.S. passport holders
Visa & Immigration
Common entry types, overstay consequences, and renewal paths for a set of destination countries.
Renting & Tenant Rights
Deposit rules, notice periods, and eviction protections for renters abroad.
Driving Abroad
License requirements, insurance rules, and common tourist driving fines.
Working Remotely on a Tourist Stay
Whether logging into your U.S. job counts as illegal work abroad, tax-residency triggers, and when you're expected to switch to a proper remote-work visa.
Health & Medical Emergencies
Who to call for an ambulance, and what to actually expect at a hospital as a foreigner.
Local Laws & Customs
What's normal, what's illegal, and what can get you in real trouble as a visitor.