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Essential information for British nationals residing in Costa Rica, covering topics like driving, employment, the health system and schools.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Costa Rica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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FCDO travel advice for Panama. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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The process of taking or giving evidence from abroad for UK court cases and rules on which countries allow it.
The British Embassy in San Jose maintains and develops relations between the UK and Costa Rica.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in Costa Rica
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Nicaragua including guidance on healthcare, education and employment.
Services if you're visiting, studying, working or living in Costa Rica. Includes information about trading with and doing business in the UK and Costa Rica.
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The British Embassy and Consulates regularly hold events across Spain to update British citizens on the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Mrs Sharon Isabel Campbell has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica and her husband Mr Christopher John Campbell has been appointed Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Mr Ross Denny has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica and Her Majesty’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua.
Opening Remarks by the Charge d’Affaires of the British Embassy San Jose, Melanie Smart at the opening of the Regional Workshop on Tackling Contraband and Illicit Trade in Central America
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