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The Country

TEMPORARY WORKERS (Work visa)

For a work term of more than one year 

  1. The following individuals might obtain a temporary working permit in Costa Rica:

  1. Scientists, professionals, teachers, technicians and specialized staff hired by companies or institutions based in Costa Rica;

  2. Businessmen and board members of national and international companies.

  1. The employing company or institution should provide a document describing the:

  1. Functions to be undertaken by the employee;

  2. Length of the contract;

  3. Salary or wages to be received and

  4. Why they need to employ that particular individual (justification of employment).

  1. The Police Certificate mentioned in paragraph 4 should be issued by that place where he or she has resided for the last five (5) years.