Discovering Costa Rica

Dining Customs Most Costa Ricans eat at home or pack home-made food to go. If eating on the run is required, they will often stop at a “soda”, which is a reasonably priced restaurant that often caters to tourists. It is also important to note that Ticos are not known to eat in excess. + Breakfast: The most common Costa Rican breakfast is Gallo Pinto . Other common breakfasts are pancakes, omelets, cereal, or toast with jam + Lunch: Lunch in Costa Rica is usually the biggest meal of the day. The most common dish is casado and arroz con pollo + Dinner: Food served at dinner is very similar to that of the lunch meal

Registrations Social Security Requirements Relocating Employee

To request your Social Security Card, you must go to the nearest Equipo Básico de Atención Integral en Salud (EBAIS) office. Make the most of your trip by preparing the following: Steps for Phase One + Employment Letter, which you can get directly from your employer + Temporary payslip + Validate payslip at the control offices of Social Security headquarters in San José* Steps for Phase Two + Original and copy of residency card (green card) or passport. If you don’t have your residency card on hand, this process can be done with your passport and a copy of Immigration Resolution, approving the visa + Request Social Security Card* + Original and copy of your lease agreement + Payslip duly sealed by the Social Security Control Offices

+ An original and copy of the electricity bill for the rented home. In case you are on temporary living, a copy of the electricity bill from the temporary housing will be accepted

Helpful Hint: * These processes can be done by another person on your behalf (i.e., your employer, spouse, family member, etc.) This person must be authorized with a letter signed by you, the employee.

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