Here you find an overview of the most common types of residency in Costa Rica, to see which one might be suitable for you.

For a detailed listing of all required documents for your residency click on the relevant category below. If you assign us to obtain your residency, of course you will just have to send us your basic documents and we will take care of everything else, including official translations, authentications and payment of government fees.

TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR INVESTORS (Inversionistas)

TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR PENSIONERS (Pensionados)

TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR FOREIGNERS WITH GUARANTEED INCOME (Rentistas)

RESIDENCE EXTENSION FOR TOURISTS

PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR FAMILY UNIFICATION (Permanente)

ARTISTS, SPORTSMEN AND PARTICIPANTS IN PUBLIC EVENTS

SPECIAL CATEGORY FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF STUDENTS OR SCIENTISTS

FOREIGNERS SERVING A SENTENCE

FOREIGNERS THAT MUST PARTICIPATE IN COURT HEARINGS

REFUGE FOR FAMILY UNIFICATION

REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

RENEWAL of the SPECIAL CATEGORY FOR STUDENTS OR SCIENTISTS

REQUESTING the LEGAL STAY OF STUDENTS AND SCIENTISTS

WORKERS WITH a SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT

WORKERS WITH a SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUESTED BY LEGAL ENTITY

WORKERS PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL PROJECTS

WORKERS IN CROSS-BORDER AREAS

We are familiar with all laws regarding immigration to Costa Rica and have a huge experience in dealing successfully with immigration cases of all different kinds. Therefore we can handle your formalities as rapidly and securely as possible.




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