Do I Need Visa To Costa Rica

The combination of a tropical climate, stunning beach filled coastline, exotic flora and fauna, and some of the most pristine rain forest in the region, makes Costa Rica one of the most popular destinations in Latin America for teaching English abroad. What visa do I need to teach English in Costa Rica? What should I do on arrival in Costa Rica? How do I get a tax number for teaching English in Costa Rica? The majority of foreign English teachers working in Costa Rica have no more than a tourist visa in their passport. Unlike many other countries, it is technically legal for teachers to work without the need for a work visa. For many nationalities, including Americans, Canadians, and most Western Europeans, tourist visas are issued on arrival in the country. Visas are valid for...  [Read more]

To teach English abroad, you will typically need a visa to legally reside and work in your chosen country. While visa requirements differ from one nation to another, it is a common requisite for foreign teachers. Countries in Asia often have a more streamlined visa application process than some other regions, and if you are eyeing Europe, be mindful that non-EU teachers might face stricter work permit regulations. It is important to consult the respective embassy for accurate and current visa details. What is a tourist visa and how do I get one? Can I teach English abroad with a tourist visa? How do I get a work visa for teaching English abroad? Can I teach English abroad with a student visa? Can I get a working holiday visa for teaching English abroad? Can I teach English...  [Read more]

If you are aiming to teach English in Spain and don't possess a European Union (EU) passport, you will require a visa. Depending on your citizenship, the visa types you might consider are: the work visa, student visa, working holiday visa, or the cultural ambassadors program. As these visa requirements can evolve, it is important to stay updated with the latest regulations before initiating the process. What visa do EU citizens need to teach English in Spain? What visa do non-EU citizens need to teach English in Spain? Can I get a work visa to teach English in Spain? Can I get a working holiday visa to teach English in Spain? Can I teach English in Spain with a student visa? EU citizens aspiring to teach English in Spain have an advantage, as they don't require a visa due to...  [Read more]

If you plan on heading to Europe to teach English it is important that you are aware of the regulations regarding visas and work permits in your chosen destination. The visa situation varies from one country to the next and may also depend on your own nationality. Because of this, we recommend that you visit the relevant embassy website to get the most up to date information before you make any final travel plans. What visa do EU citizens need to teach English in Spain? What visa do non-EU citizens need to teach English in Spain? Can I get a work visa to teach English in Spain? Can I get a working holiday visa to teach English in Spain? Can I teach English in Spain with a student visa? Can I get a work visa to teach English in the Czech Republic? How do I apply for a work...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-11-27 | Writer: Centro de Idiomas, Intercultura | Email: [email protected] Students: The student body is made up mostly of Costaricans as well as Nicaraguans, Salvadorians, Colombians and Ecuadorians, making up a rich mix of Latin culture. The age groups are anywhere from 13 to 50 yrs, students and professionals. The student body has grown to 850 students, while maintaining the minimum of 4, maximum of 9 students per class, which promotes an atmosphere in which all the students are given the opportunity to speak. Intercultura also offers bussines various classes to load companies. Classes: The classes are held in the evenings and Saturdays and are from 1.5 to 3 hours each. The students sit face to face at tables, rather than in traditional...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-04-06 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional needs teachers! We offer classes to adults in business settings to some of the largest companies in the country including Intel, Hospira, DHL, and Kimberly-Clark among others. Full-time jobs available for full-year contracts for qualified, experienced North American teachers Requirements: North American Between 24-45 minimum - Bachelor's degree TEFL or TESOL certified minimum of 6 months teaching experience willing to sign and commit to a one-year contract responsible, energetic, independent, and outgoing knowledge of Spanish knowledge of English grammar and how to teach it Benefits: salary paid in dollars ($7.50) - people generally come here for the experience rather...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-06-07 | Writer: English to Go | Email: [email protected]   English to Go has immediate openings for qualified ESL teachers (University Gradutes, Native English Speakers, preferrably North American, with ESL teaching certificate or 2 years ESL teaching experience). We offer competitive pay for the region, free Spanish lessons, Discount Travel, airport pick up, assistance in finding housing. Send a short e-mail without attachments to [email protected] to recieve job info, teacher testimonials, requirements, and application instructions. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-08-25 | Writer: Berlitz Costa Rica | Email: [email protected] We are currently looking for TEFL qualified native English speakers with some teaching experience for positions in the Greater Metropolitan area of San Jose. Applicants must be outgoing, customer oriented and dynamic. Business knowledge a plus. If you want to work in a multinational environment and live in the nature-blessed country, we look forward to receiving your application. Full-time and Part-time positions available (Monday to Friday and Saturday morning), College degree a plus. Bilingual applicants (English + any other language) are desirable. Working Visa required, center will help and guide through the process. Visas are granted without major problems.  We offer a one year contract following a...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-03-16 | Writer: Instituto Britanico | Email: [email protected] The Instituto Britanico in San Jose, Costa Rica, the only accredited training centre in Central America offering IELTS and Cambridge ESOL Exams is currently recruiting EFL teachers to begin on the 2nd of May as well as the 3rd of July 2006. The Instituto Britanico has three main English programmes; General English for Adults, a Young Learners Programme as well as in-company business classes and exam preparation classes. We look for professionalism, enthusiasm, motivation & flexibility in a teacher and provide on-going academic support and benefits which include: Benefits * Competitive salary * Paid holiday and sick time * Full visa support / work permission * End of contract...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-03-17 | Writer: Corporate English Inc. | Email: [email protected] Come to beautiful Costa Rica now for immediate work teaching adults at a variety of multinational businesses. We also have several positions available now and in the months to come.Enjoy living, working and experiencing one of the “safest” Latin American countries – Costa Rica! This is a great place to get your feet wet with international travel/teaching – or to take a break from a more “stressful” (or chillier) job posting.  Enjoy teaching at what teachers have voted the best “on-site” language training company to teach at in the country – Inglés Empresarial, S.A. (translated = Corporate English Inc.). You will benefit from a relaxed yet professional school that offers...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-07-07 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Start working right away! ENGLISH TEACHERS - San Jose and Guanacaste area. Immediate openings. Excellent opportunity for ESL teachers with great personalities to earn the highest pay and receive the best benefits for teaching English in Costa Rica. Great work environment. Requirements: U.S. or Canadian citizen with valid passport, TEFL/CELTA certification, undergraduate degree. Prefer ages 25-40 with ESL teaching experience. Application procedure: E-mail resume, cover letter, photo, and references to [email protected] . Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-07-16 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional, celebrating over 20 years in San Jose, Costa Rica, has incredible virtual ESL teaching opportunities available! Work with corporate professionals, technical high school students, and students sponsored with government scholarships in Costa Rica.We are looking for dynamic TEFL/CELTA/ESL/EFL Certified teachers who genuinely have a passion for education and helping others.As a member of the Idioma team, teachers participate in robust professional development with ongoing trainings with opportunities for growth in other departments!Salary and benefitsOpportunity to come to Costa Rica, a beautiful, tropical, Spanish speaking paradisePersonalized support from the senior Academic...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-09-30 | Writer: SCLC | Email: [email protected] Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is a non-profit organization in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica dedicated to linking the communities with conservation through education and ecotourism. The SCLC is currently looking for an ESL Teacher. This position involves teaching English to adults and teens at the Center, possibly teaching English at local elementary schools, and assisting with conservation projects. Preferred applicants have TEFL certification, a university degree and speak Spanish. Job Description • Teach 3 levels of English night classes to adults and young adults. (Each level meets twice a week for 1.5 hrs) • Teach one English course...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-12-01 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We handpick our staff members in order to maintain quality and professionalism throughout our entire organization.  We are committed to offering great jobs and incentives in order to attract and keep the right people.  Once a part of our organization, staff members become intimately connected to Idioma Internacional's core working values: performance excellence, professionalism and ethics. We are always looking for qualified EFL/ESL instructors and welcome the opportunity to consider your application.  If you possess all of the minimum qualifications listed below, then please send all of the following to...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-12-08 | Writer: English2go | Email: [email protected] Location:San Jose, Costa Rica Start Date:ASAP Salary:US$ 7-9/hour Contract Inclusions: Requirements: Contact Information:Interested applicants may send an email (without attachments) to the e-mail address given on the job heading and you will receive the company’s auto-responder email with job details and application instructions. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-12-09 | Writer: Friends of Nature Copey Learning Center | Email: [email protected] Friends of Nature Copey Learning Center is looking for Volunteer EFL Teachers to work in Costa Rica starting February 2013. We are a non-profit educational center dedicated to promoting social development through the learning of English as a Foreign Language. We offer programs to community members of all ages in the areas of EFL, environmental education and cultural development in order to foster social sustainability. Our school was founded and is run by community members of Copey de Dota.  LOCATION: Our community school is located in the town of Copey de Dota in the beautiful Zona de los Santos, Costa Rica. We are about an hour and a half south of the capital of San...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-06-11 | Writer: Centro de Idiomas Intercultura | Email: [email protected] Centro de Idiomas Intercultura is looking for part-time and full-time EFL teachers to teach at our location in Heredia, Costa Rica. We hire native level English speakers and require a bachelor's degree, a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate, and preferably at least one year's teaching experience. We offer competitive pay and benefits including free Spanish classes for full-time teachers, paid professional development opportunities, bank account set-up, volunteer opportunities and a fun, supportive, and challenging work environment where teachers can grow professionally and personally. If interested, please send your updated resume to the email address given on the job heading. ...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-09-28 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] ESL Positions, Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica's best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (knowledge of Spanish is an asset, but not required) * Pre-School and 1st Grade teachers (working knowledge of Spanish mandatory) --- Minimum 11 month commitment --- Benefits * $475 US monthly salary (highly reasonable by Costar Rican standards) * $165 US housing allowance (assistance with finding housing) * Assistance with work visa * Computer Lab and Internet access available at school * Free international calls to North...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-02-08 | Writer: CPI Monteverde | Email: [email protected] The English program at CPI Monteverde is looking for qualified English teachers, with a TEFL/TESOL or comprable certificate and/or equivalent experience, for full-time and part-time positions starting in March of 2007. We offer group classes from 6pm to 8pm and times for private classes are agreed upon on an individual basis. The times for classes are and need to be flexible both for the students and the teachers. Airfare and accomodations are not included. Thanks for your interest. John Marston [email protected] English Program Coordinator   Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-03-04 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Job DescriptionESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your teaching. We specifically look for professionals with a passion for teaching. We stress three things in our classrooms:1. Professionalism2. Chemistry with our learners3. STT - Student Talk TimeSalary and benefitsThe Institute pays teachers a fixed base salary approximately 10% above the average teacher's salary in-country. This salary is not adjusted down unless teachers request...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-02-18 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Full-time EFL positions available in San Jose, Costa Rica, for Corporate Trainers working with private business clients and an NGO high school programme. We seek talent, diversity, performance excellence and commitment in our teachers. In return, we offer initial and on-going training; a Mentor Program for newly qualified TEFL teachers; certified professional development and on-going performance evaluations; all technology and necessary equipment to fulfill your role; and various welfare benefits including healthcare and paid holidays. This, combined with a fully supportive and highly social atmosphere! Requirements: Bachelor's Degree TEFL Certified Native level English speaker Preferred: 2 years of ESL...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-01-14 | Writer: englishCR | Email: [email protected] englishCR is currently looking for TEFL trained English teachers to work on a project in the Alajuela Region of Costa Rica. We are based in a small town in the central valley and teach a wide variety of students from 4 to 18 years old. Our placements have been in high demand and we currently have an opening for an EFL teacher to join our team in February.  We are looking for teachers who can commit to staying with us at least one month, but preference will be given to those who can commit for longer. We will consider all applicants with a good level of English and a passion for teaching. We don't require previous teaching experience but having a positive and optimistic attitude is important for us when working...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-08-14 | Writer: Copey Learning Center | Email: [email protected] Copey Learning Centers is a community-developed, non-profit education center and is an ideal place for TEFL graduates to use their skills. It was developed and is run by local community members to provide English as a Foreign Language classes to students of all ages. The learning center is located in the Zona de Los Santos, a mountainous region two hours south of San José. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: All positions are volunteer English teaching positions. Volunteers teach approximately 15-20 hours per week and are responsible for planning their own lessons. Volunteers should have experience teaching EFL/ESL or another subject, an EFL/ESL certification, and/or a degree in education. Volunteers receive...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-02-17 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel, a leading language institute, is seeking TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certified native level English speakers for full-time teaching work in Costa Rica. Immediate openings: Teachers are needed for classes starting in March 2020 and beyond. Competitive pay and bonuses available. JOB DETAILS: Our ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday – Friday. Class size is strictly limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults (18-30 years old) and we provide classes specifically for teenagers (12-16 years old) between 4:00PM to 5:00PM only. ABOUT MAXIMO NIVEL: — A professional organization with institutes in...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-04-22 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] MAXIMO NIVEL -- An executive language center with offices in Costa Rica and Peru is actively recruiting TEFL Teachers for its COSTA RICA learning center.    DESCRIPTION •Our teachers earn fixed monthly salaries between $650 to $750 (USD). This is more than enough to live comfortably in Costa Rica. We pay our teachers on the 15th and 30th of every month. •Our teachers generally teach 5 classes per day (90 minutes each), Monday-Thursday. Most teachers teach 1-3 classes in the morning and then teach 2-3 classes beginning late afternoon and into the evening. This provides a long break during the day, and there’s plenty of time to enjoy the city, the gym, get personal errands done, or just relax....  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-03-30 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma International is a unique English-language consulting firm on the western side of San José, Costa Rica. We deliver a full spectrum of customized business-English communication solutions. Our organization is made up of bright, motivated professionals who are given the opportunity to showcase their talents in a progressive and open work environment. Employees have described working at Idioma International as “an experience unlike any other,” and agree that the company has redefined what “working” means to each of us. We believe that work should be something people enjoy. If you are a TEFL qualified, experienced teacher with excellent interpersonal skills and a sincere desire to work hard and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-05-12 | Writer: English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) | Email: [email protected] Though Costa Rica is an important tourist destination, many residents in rural tourist communities and in the capital city alike have not had access to quality English courses. As part of an initiative to keep tourism jobs local, many hotels and local businesses have begun sponsoring English Classes for at-risk youth who need English to better their life situations! English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) in Costa Rica is looking for friendly, enthusiastic TEFL/TESOL or CELTA certified teachers to give English lessons in this amazing country. When volunteer teachers arrive, they will participate in an intensive orientation at our office in Costa Rica's capital city, San José. Upon finishing...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-02-14 | Writer: Marian Baker School | Email: [email protected] Marian Baker School (MBS) is a small international English-speaking school educating preschool through high school students.  We are located on the verdant eastern slopes of the Central Valley overlooking San Jose and have occasional opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. Our school is fully accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP) and the Advanc-Ed Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI), offering a curriculum that prepares students for colleges and universities in the United States and Costa Rica, as well as other countries.  There are fourteen different nationalities represented among teachers and students.  Staff vigorously supports...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-05-14 | Writer: Swan English | Email: [email protected] The Swan English Learning is looking for TEFL qualified native English Teachers. We are a relatively new company to the market, having set up this year, although we have already secured contracts with companies such as Hotel Punta Leona, Club Punta Leona, Interbus and Ingevial, as well as several home visits. We have part & full time opportunities and offer excellent pay, together with training and free Spanish classes. Call Heredia and Ciudad Colon on 2249-3598 or e-mail us at the address given on the job heading. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-05-28 | Writer: Whittemore de Costa Rica, S.A. | Email: [email protected] Whittemore de Costa Rica, S.A., an English Academy based in San Jose, is looking for a few good teachers who are TEFL certified native level English speakers, to teach English as a second language at the corporate offices of our clients, and will be in Costa Rica for at least six months. By all means contact us to enquire about the position, but the best time to visit Costa Rica to be interviewed (we do not complete hiring over the Internet), would be the beginning of January, through the end of September. If you don’t have a job lined up by the end of September, there is no reason to come to Costa Rica, unless you like very long vacations. Costa Rica loves the holiday season, so the last...  [Read more]