Living in Costa Rica

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

  1. Costa Rica travel advice

    Latest FCDO travel advice for Costa Rica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. 

  2. Costa Rica: English-speaking lawyers

    List of English-speaking lawyers for British nationals in Costa Rica.

  3. Costa Rica: medical facilities

    List of medical facilities for British nationals in Costa Rica.

  4. Costa Rica: translators and interpreters

    List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in Costa Rica.

  5. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  6. Living in Costa Rica

    Essential information for British nationals residing in Costa Rica, covering topics like driving, employment, the health system and schools.

  7. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical providers, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  8. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  9. Voting if you move or live abroad

    How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration