Are you interested in going to work in Costa Rica? Find seasonal, summer, travel, temporary and short term jobs for foreigners and English speakers in Costa Rica. View our guide how to find a job as a foreigner, search employers and apply today.
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Global Work & Travel
Global Work & Travel – Get Paid To See Costa Rica! Teach, Internship, Volunteer, Flights, Tours & 24/7 Support Team.
International TEFL and TESOL Training
Take a TEFL certification course with International TEFL and TESOL Training and get a recognised qualification to teach English in Costa Rica.
Top Reasons to Work in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the Americas with stunning nature, biodiversity and beaches. The larger cities like San José, Puerto Limón, Alajuela and Heredia are where most companies are based. But a lot of foreigners get employed in some of the main tourism hotspots.
Paid Jobs in Costa Rica
It can be difficult for foreigners to legally work in Costa Rica, this is due to local companies not being able to hire foreigners if a position can be filled by a Costa Rican citizen. But don’t let this put you off, there are lots of opportunities and lots of people from around the world get hired every year.
If you are looking for a professional career some of the largest multinational companies with offices in Costa Rica include, Intel Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HPE, IBM, Amazon, Akamai, Microsoft, Teradyne and McKinsey & Company.
Most jobs for English speakers can be found in the travel, tourism, sports, hotel, hospitality and educational industries. Travel companies hire tour guides whilst hotels and resorts hire lots of staff. Local companies employ activity instructors like leading surfing and scuba diving lessons.
One of the most popular ways to get a visa and find employment in Costa Rica is by teaching English.
Voluntary Work in Costa Rica
Thousands of foreigners get hired for volunteer positions throughout Costa Rica where you can help the environment, animals, people and communities. Although generally unpaid, these positions are a great way to live in Costa Rica, integrate into the society, meet inspiring people and do something beneficial. Some NGO’s and charities also offer careers and have paid positions available including managers, team leaders, training, marketing and social media.
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Language
Knowing at least basic Spanish will really improve your employment prospects. We recommend learning or practising well in-advance of arrival or book classes on arrival. This will boost your chances of getting hired and also make living in the country easier.