Looking to live the “Pura Vida” dream?

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Looking to live the “Pura Vida” dream?

[/vc_column_text][us_separator][vc_column_text]If you've heard of or visited Costa Rica and wondered how you can live in the Costa Rican paradise, today we bring you a small guide of the aspects that would allow you to achieve this dream. Costa Rica is a small country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua and Panama and the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Despite its small land area of 51,179 km², Costa Rica has great potential to become a temporary, permanent, or retirement residence for many expatriates. Its reputation as a center of attraction for foreigners has been growing and consolidating for several years, and today we can say that the country has new immigration tools that allow expatriates to live the Pura Vida dream.The pros of living in Costa RicaReferred to by many as the“Central American Switzerland” the “the happiest country in Latin America”, Costa Rica has earned this fame over the years for several political, ecological and social aspects:

• Costa Rica is astable and full democracy, according toThe Democracy Index. Even rated higher than many European countries, and being one of the few American countries to obtain such a rating.
• It is a countryPacific, since 1948 Costa Rica abolished its army.
• As for thecitizen securityThe country is considerably safer than other countries in the Americas, and its crime rate is relatively low compared to the region. This makes it an excellent place to come with families, as well as for young and older adults.
• At the level ofTaxesIts tax system is considerably favorable compared to other Latin American countries, which is equally beneficial for expatriates.
• He has consecutively obtained the positionhappiest country in Latin America, and one of the happiest countries in the world according to theWorld Happiness Report.
• Access tohealthThis can be achieved through public healthcare, for which social security contributions are mandatory, or through private healthcare. Both are economically accessible compared to other countries and also provide high-quality services, making them a global benchmark as one of the best healthcare systems in Central and Latin America.
• It has a largesocial and ecological developmentand has been rated among the top positions in theEnvironmental Performance IndexOver the past few years, the country has been promoting a green, clean, and renewable energy policy.
• Theirparadisiacal beaches and mountainswould allow you to freely choose where to settle, allowing you to easily explore every corner of the country and be surrounded by diverse biodiversity within a matter of hours, even if you decide to settle in the Greater Metropolitan Area.
• Costa Rica is a small country with a good transportation system.public transport, as well as its road system, which means you can travel from north to south with great ease.
• Having atropical climate,Its temperatures do not vary drastically, it does not have extremely opposite winters or summers, making it a pleasant place to live all year round.
• HelanguageAlthough the official language of Costa Rica is Spanish, most Costa Ricans speak English, so you don't necessarily have to learn Spanish to move to Costa Rica.
• Life ““Pure Life”Costa Rica is known for its famous expression“Pure Life (“Pure Life” “Pure Life” “Pure Leben”)We Ticos use this expression as a slogan, it is our greeting, our way of saying thank you, of saying that everything is okay, a phrase with endless uses, but beyond that, Pura Vida symbolizes a lifestyle that attracts expatriates to feelTicos, Pura Vida includes all these positive aspects of living in Costa Rica, accompanied by a relaxed lifestyle, without pressure or remorse.
• The Costa RicanCosta Ricans tend to be friendly and welcoming. We Costa Ricans like to welcome foreigners, make them feel welcome, include them in our group of friends and family, and teach them about Costa Rican culture. Costa Ricans tend to be Pura Vida!

Living in Costa RicaCurrently, Costa Rican legislation offers foreigners various options for settling in the country. These include long-stay visas, special categories, temporary and permanent residency, and even naturalization. Each of these options should be analyzed individually and recommended by a legal advisor, specifically based on their personal circumstances and those of their families, taking into account factors such as their economic, family, employment, and age status. However, it is important to note that the country currently offers options that allow expatriates to legally settle in Costa Rica without the need for a family relationship or an employment contract. These options include:

1. Long-stay visa for Digital Nomads.
2. Temporary Residence as an Annuitant.
3. Temporary Residence as an Investor.
4. Temporary Residence as a Pensioner.

Our team of legal advisors at Lexincorp Costa Rica will be pleased to welcome you, guide you, and accompany you in the process of living the Pura Vida.If you would like to receive the version of this article in languagesGerman and French, please do not hesitate to write to the emailnblau@lexincorp.com[/vc_column_text][us_separator][vc_column_text] Written by: Licda. Nathalie Blau [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]