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Guides for your expatriation to Costa Rica

Expat-Quotes offers current information on events in Costa Rica and expat matters. These can help you stay informed about your rights as an expat as well as news in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica in a nutshell

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Capital San José

Largest city San José

Languages Spanish

Area (km2) 51100

Population (2011) 4608426

GDP (billion USD) (2010) 35.780

Currency Costa Rican colón (CRC)

Time zone -6

Calling code 506

Drives right

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Capital	San José
Largest city	San José
Languages	Spanish
Area (km2)	51100
Population (2011)	4608426
GDP (billion USD) (2010)	35.780
Currency	Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Time zone	-6
Calling code	506
Drives	right

VISAS AND PERMITS

Embassies and Consulates in Costa Rica

EDUCATION

International Schools in Costa Rica

Related Services

AGS Worldwide Movers

AGS worldwide network of 142 branches in 96 countries is one of the largest in the removals industry. They have been moving goods for people for half a century. On average, they are involved in moving more than 85,000 families’ goods per year. They offer efficient removal solutions by air, sea or road to move abroad.

Fexco payment solutions

Fexco provides a secure international money transfer service online or by telephone with bank beating fx rates and low fees. Specialises in high-value transfers.

Margin	Regul.	Fee	Mini	Ccy	Service
0.6%	FCA	£10 < £5K or Free > £5k	£1K	All	Repatriation of funds, Property, Regular payments, High Value payments, spot, online, telephone.

1stMove Car Shipping

1st Move International can arrange car shipping to Costa Rica through their AutoShippers service. They have been shipping cars overseas for private clients for over 20 years.