COSTA RICA
Jobs in Costa Rica for Foreigners
9 jobs are open in Costa Rica on JobsByCountry. 0 say in the listing that visa sponsorship is offered, 0 mention relocation support and 0 say English is the working language. Data updated 17 October 2026.
These labels describe what each listing says, not a promise by the employer. Always confirm with the employer.
Sponsorship and relocation mentions
0 mention sponsorship and 0 mention relocation support out of 9 open jobs. Newest first.
None of the 9 open listings in Costa Rica says that visa sponsorship is offered or mentions relocation support. We show this plainly rather than fill the page with jobs that do not say it.
English as the working language
We count a listing only when its text says so, for example that the working language is English. Asking for good English next to the local language does not count.
No listing in Costa Rica states in its text that English is the working language.
Employers hiring in Costa Rica
Where the jobs are and what kind
Cities with the most listings: Heredia (7), San Francisco (1), San Francisco de Heredia (1). Largest categories: Healthcare (4), Engineering (3), Customer Service (2). See every job on the Costa Rica page.
Key figures for Costa Rica
| Statutory minimum wage | $696.18 per month, in US dollars, 2024. ILOSTAT |
| Average weekly hours worked | 43.4 hours per employed person, 2026-Q1. ILOSTAT |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% of the labour force, 2025. World Bank |
| GDP per capita | $19,970 in current US dollars, 2025. World Bank |
Open data from the World Bank and ILOSTAT. National statistics, not an offer of pay for any job.
Official information on working in Costa Rica
Who may work in Costa Rica, and on what terms, depends on your nationality, the job and the employer, and it changes. We do not publish visa rules or fees for Costa Rica on this page.
We have not added an official immigration link for Costa Rica. Use the website of the immigration authority of Costa Rica or its embassy in your country, and be careful with sites that charge for visa advice.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs in Costa Rica mention visa sponsorship?
0 of the 9 open listings in Costa Rica say in their text that visa sponsorship is offered, and 0 mention relocation support. 0 say they cannot sponsor. These numbers come from what the listings say, as of 17 October 2026.
Does a mention of relocation support mean the employer sponsors a visa?
No. Relocation support usually means help with moving costs, and a listing can mention it without saying anything about visas. We show it as a separate label. Ask the employer in writing whether they sponsor a work visa for the role.
Which employers are hiring in Costa Rica on JobsByCountry?
The employers with the most open jobs in Costa Rica here are AbbVie, Bosch Group, ServiceNow. See the full list on this page. Coverage reflects the job sources we read, not the whole market.
Where do these listings come from?
They are published by the employers on their own hiring systems (SmartRecruiters). Each listing credits its source and sends you to the employer to apply. We do not receive applications.
How the labels are assigned is described on the methodology page. JobsByCountry is not a legal or immigration adviser.