Home › Blog › Car Accident in Costa Rica: Departure Ban Car Accident in Costa Rica as a Tourist: Can You Be Barred From Leaving the Country? A car accident in Costa Rica can leave a foreign driver with more than a damaged rental — Costa Rican courts have the authority to place a departure […]
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Corporate Immigration Costa Rica: Work Permits & Transfers
Home › Blog › Immigration Law › Corporate Immigration Corporate Immigration in Costa Rica: Work Permits, Transfers, and Executive Visas for Companies Operating in the Country Corporate immigration in Costa Rica is where most companies discover that moving people across borders is not a travel problem — it is a legal one. A work permit […]
Costa Rica Wills for Foreign Property Owners | 2026
Home › Blog › Costa Rica Wills for Foreigners Costa Rica Wills for Foreigners: What Your US Will Misses and How to Protect Your Property Short answer If you own property in Costa Rica as a foreigner, a will signed in your home country does not automatically transfer it. A short Costa Rican will covering […]
Costa Rica Visa Requirements 2026: Entry Rules by Nationality
Costa Rica Visa Requirements 2026: Entry Rules by Nationality By Sergio Monge Astúa, Senior Associate — Immigration Department • Updated: August 21, 2026 • AG Legal Costa Rica 📌 Quick Take Costa Rica classifies nationalities into four entry groups. Group 1 travelers may enter without a visa for a period determined by the immigration officer, […]
Residency by Investment Costa Rica: Investor Visa Guide
Residency by Investment Costa Rica: Investor Visa Guide | AG Legal Home › Blog › Residency by Investment Costa Rica Residency by Investment Costa Rica: 2026 Guide for U.S. Investors This 2026 guide explains how residency by investment in Costa Rica works for U.S. citizens, families, entrepreneurs, and foreign property buyers. At AG Legal, we […]
Is Costa Rica Safe to Visit in 2026?
Is Costa Rica Safe to Visit in 2026? Crime, Dangerous Areas, Tourist Risks, Scams, Accidents, and Legal Protection Costa Rica is generally one of the safest destinations in Latin America for tourists, expats, retirees, and investors. But “safe” does not mean risk-free. Foreign visitors still face petty theft, dangerous driving conditions, beach and rip current […]
Costa Rica Gun Laws: What an Expatriate Needs to Know
AG Legal | Costa Rica Legal Guide Exploring Strict Gun Laws in Costa Rica A practical and informative overview for citizens, residents, and expats who need to understand Costa Rica’s firearm laws, restrictions, permit requirements, and legal compliance. Exploring Strict Gun Laws in Costa Rica Costa Rica boasts some of the strictest gun laws in […]
Accident in Costa Rica? What Tourists Must Do (2026 Guide)
Home › Blog › Personal Injuries › Accident in Costa Rica as a Tourist Accident in Costa Rica as a Tourist: What to Do, Who to Call, and How to Protect Your Legal Rights If you had an accident in Costa Rica as a tourist, the first few hours matter more than most people realize. […]
Tourist Deaths in Costa Rica: A Legal Guide for Families
Home › Blog › Personal Injuries › Tourist Deaths in Costa Rica Tourist Deaths in Costa Rica: What Families Need to Know About Legal Rights, Wrongful Death Claims, and Repatriation When tourist deaths in Costa Rica happen, families back home face an overwhelming situation: a foreign legal system, a language barrier, urgent decisions about repatriation, […]
Costa Rica Residency 2026: Requirements, Categories & Process
Home › Blog › Immigration Law › Costa Rica Residency Costa Rica Residency in 2026: Categories, Requirements and the Legal Process Costa Rica residency is obtained through specific legal categories, not through a single general permit. The correct route depends on the applicant’s income, investment, employment or family basis, and each category has different evidence, […]
Retire in Costa Rica: Residency, Healthcare & Legal Guide
Home › Blog › Immigration Law › Retire in Costa Rica Retire in Costa Rica: Residency, Healthcare and the Legal Gaps Nobody Warns You About Most guides that tell you how to retire in Costa Rica describe the weather and the cost of a coffee. This one covers what actually determines whether the move works: […]
Drinking Age in Costa Rica: What People Need to Know
Home › Blog › Immigration Law › Drinking Age Drinking Age in Costa Rica (2026): Legal & Cultural Guide for Tourists and Expats It’s golden hour in Tamarindo. The Pacific breeze, the relaxed atmosphere, and the sound of music spilling from open-air restaurants welcome visitors from all over the world. A group of travelers stops […]