Saran Lhawpongsawad 
If you own a home or spend most of your year in Costa Rica, a local will is the difference between a smooth handover and heirs stuck in probate for years. Here is how inheritance actually works here.
Costa Rica’s work permit takes three to eight months and is tied to a single employer. Here’s how employed permits, self-employment, and the Digital Nomad Visa actually work for foreigners.
Costa Rica has three distinct legal paths for long-term expats in 2026: the Digital Nomad Visa, Pensionado, and Rentista. Picking the wrong one can cost you years on the clock toward permanent residency.