What documents would I need to work in a foreign country?

Question

I want to work in Latin American countries to improve my Spanish fluency. Like Costa Rica or something.

Answer 1

Each country is different. You could probably find out about the countries you are interested in on line.

For Costa Rica you can stay there 90 days w/o any type of visa but you have to have a return ticket.

For a work visa see below (this is for Costa Rica only)

work visa is generally issued for the duration of six months and can be renewed by another six months. Typically, work permits are given to foreign professionals and highly trained technicians hired by local companies. The application has to be approved of by the Immigration department and the Work department. After the temporary permit is granted, a guarantee deposit of US$ 100 has to be made. The receipt of this deposit has to be presented at the consulate upon which the permit is issued.

In order to apply the following documents have to be submitted in Costa Rica:

Application Form. This application form will have to be addressed Department of Temporary Permits and Extensions at the General Directorate of Migration (GDM). Applications should include all personal data of the applicant and data on the contracting company.
GDM Application Form.
Statement of Employing Company. This statement should indicate what functions will be undertaken by the applicant, the length of the contract, salary and a certification of employment.
Certification of the Costa Rican Social Security Institution. This statement proves the company or the employer are registered and have no outstanding monetary obligations.
Legal Constitution and Registration Documents of the company.
Special Authority to Representative. Authority should be granted to a person in Costa Rica to represent the applicant. Personal data and an address of the representative within the judicial perimeter of San José should be indicated in this statement.
Birth Certificate. A certified copy of you and your dependent is required. Every birth certificate should have the parent’s names on it. Birth certificates have to be authenticated.
Photocopies of passport. The pages of the passport will have to be certified by the Consul, a Costa Rican notary public or a notary public of your country of residence. If the passport is certified by a notary public of your country of residence, the copies will have to be authenticated as well.
Marriage Certificate. This certificate has to be certified and authenticated.
Proof of Income. This can be a letter from your bank or from the government of your country of origin.
Police Statement of Good Conduct. This statement is issued by the authorities in your country of residence and valid for six months. If the six month period expires while you are still in you application procedures you have to obtain a new statement.
Background Check. Depending on the visa you apply for you might have to visit the Costa Rican Ministry of Security. They will take your fingerprints and run a background check.
Photographs. Four passport size photos are required but it is recommended to have several more.
Diplomas. If you want to practice a profession in Costa Rica you should provide copies of your diplomas and qualifications.
Join Professional Associations of your professional field.
If the application is approved, the applicant will have to make a deposit of US$ 100 or the equivalent in a national bank.

The temporary work permit can be renewed. In order to do so a new individual application letter, company application letter and Social Security Certification have to handed in at the General Direction of Immigration.

Answer 2

You would need, at the very least, a valid passport, a residency visa/work permit, depending on the country you choose.

See the following site for information on working in Costa Rica for less than one year:

http://www.costarica-embassy.org/consular/living/temporary_working_visa.htm

Answer 3

It all depends on the nation you want to go to

What is and is not required - such as papers and or vacinations - is up to the government of that nation

So my suggestion is start making a list of embasy's and consulate's and get on the phone