Live in Costa Rica while having a job in Denmark

By Mark 06 May 2022

Can I live in Costa Rica and work remotely for a company in Denmark?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Costa Rica is not a signatory to the Hague Convention.
  2. In order to work in Costa Rica you must be registered as an employee.
  3. Costa Rica has very strict immigration requirements.
  4. You need to have a passport that has a validity of at least 6 months.
  5. You must have a valid visa to enter Costa Rica.
  6. You must have a valid visa to enter the US.
  7. If you have any pending criminal charges in the US, you must have a court order releasing you from the US before you can enter Costa Rica.
  8. You must have a bank account in Costa Rica and be able to transfer money to and from it.
  9. You must have a bank account in Denmark to be able to transfer money to Costa Rica.
  10. You must be able to prove that you have a source of income.
  11. You must be able to prove that you can afford to live in Costa Rica.
  12. You must have a valid passport to enter Costa Rica.
  13. You must have a valid visa to enter Denmark.
  14. You must be able to prove that you have a valid visa to enter Denmark.
  15. You must be able to prove that you can afford to live in Denmark.
  16. You must have a valid passport to enter Denmark.

How to find remote work in Denmark while living in Costa Rica?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Denmark even though you are located in Costa Rica. For that we would recommend you to check out our guide on how to find remote work in Denmark.

Find remote jobs in Denmark
In Denmark, there are quite a few remote jobs you can do while living in Costa Rica. For example, you can work as a freelancer in Denmark, or you can work as a remote freelance writer.

What are the benefits of working remotely in Denmark?
One of the main benefits of working remotely in Denmark is that you can work from anywhere in the world. For example, you can work from your home, your coffee shop or your beach house.
You also get to travel to work, and you get to save money. You can travel for a month, or you can travel for a year, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money on flights.
Furthermore, you can work from home, which gives you a lot of flexibility. You can choose your working hours, and you can choose the place where you work.
If you want to learn more about the benefits of working remotely in Denmark, then we recommend you to check out our guide on the benefits of working remotely.

How to find remote work in Denmark?
Finding remote jobs in Denmark is easy. The first thing you need to do is to register at remotejobs.dk.
We recommend you to register as a freelancer.

How to get paid in Costa Rica when working remotely for a corporation in Denmark?

You can get paid in Costa Rica even if you are working for a company in Denmark, however you have to know the laws and regulations.

Costa Rica has a very low tax rate, but you will have to pay income tax on your salary.
You can get paid in Costa Rica by the following methods:

  1. By direct deposit
    If your employer is a Danish company, you can get paid in Costa Rica by direct deposit. This method of payment is the easiest and most common.
    You will get a direct deposit slip from your employer. The deposit slip will have your name, your Costa Rican tax ID, and your salary. You will need to give this slip to your bank to receive your salary.
  2. By bank transfer
    If your employer is a Danish company, you can get paid in Costa Rica by bank transfer.
    You will need to get a bank transfer slip from your employer. This slip will have your name, your Costa Rican tax ID, and your salary.
  3. By PayPal
    If your employer is a Danish company, you can get paid in Costa Rica by PayPal.
    You will need to get a PayPal receipt from your employer. The receipt will have your name, your Costa Rican tax ID, and your salary. You will need to give this receipt to your PayPal to receive your salary.
  4. By Western Union

How do taxes work in Costa Rica if I’m working remotely for a company Costa Rica?

When working remotely in Costa Rica for a firm based in Denmark, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to be aware of the different ways of calculating taxes.

Costa Rica is a tax haven and the country is known for its low taxes. However, if you are working remotely in Costa Rica, you might be liable for a tax in Denmark.
If you are working remotely in Costa Rica, you might be liable for a tax in Denmark.
The Danish company you work for might be responsible for paying the taxes, but if you are working remotely for a firm based in Costa Rica, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to be aware of the different ways of calculating taxes.
When working remotely in Costa Rica for a firm based in Denmark, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to be aware of the different ways of calculating taxes.