You have finally decided to take the plunge: to move to Costa Rica permanently<\/strong>. In this guide we give you the procedure understand how to obtain residency in Costa Rica<\/strong> depending on your category of membership. We also present you all the procedures for temporary residency<\/strong>, permanent<\/strong> residency<\/strong> and furthermore for applying for a residence permit as a digital nomad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The following categories of<\/strong> foreign nationals may apply for permanent residence:<\/p>\n The application, in accordance with the Immigration Regulations<\/strong> (Executive Order No. 37112-GOB as amended), requires compliance with the following general requirements:<\/p>\n Costa<\/strong> Rican immigration, in order to obtain residency in Costa Rica, recommends making payments directly at the counter of the Banco de Costa Rica<\/strong>:<\/p>\n A spouse who intends to apply for temporary residence in Costa Rica<\/strong> must meet the following special requirements:<\/p>\n Also included within this category of temporary residents are those who perform religious functions<\/strong>, such as priests or pastors, or who have a role within a religion.<\/p>\n In this context, the religion must be legally recognized<\/strong> in Costa Rica (for example: an association) and must be registered as a Worship Association<\/strong> with the Worship Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Specifically, religious people who wish to obtain residency in Costa Rica must meet the following specific requirements:<\/p>\n For Catholic religious<\/strong>, in addition to the above, they must submit:<\/p>\n This category of temporary residents also includes people who own companies incorporated in Costa Rica, formally registered with the Ministry of Finance<\/strong>, with a business license<\/strong> from the relevant municipality, a health permit<\/strong> to operate from the Ministry of Health and registration with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n In these companies it is possible to regularize executives, representatives, managers and technical personnel.<\/p>\n The following specific requirements for residency in Costa Rica must be met<\/strong>:<\/p>\n If you have questions or would like to clarify anything specific related to migrant procedures for migrants in Costa Rica, you can write to migrantes@confidencial.com.ni<\/a>.<\/p>\n Permanent residency<\/strong> in Costa Rica is obtained, for foreigners, following the steps outlined in the previous chapter. The Costa Rican immigration website also clearly states some important notes, under penalty of exclusion<\/p>\n The fingerprint<\/strong> collection certificate must be provided at the time of document delivery. Any application for legal residency<\/strong> that results in a change of category from nonresident to one of the categories provided by law must be accompanied by proof of payment<\/strong> of two hundred dollars (US$200.00) or the equivalent in colones at the BCCR<\/strong>‘s reference exchange rate, to be deposited in account #242480-0 at Banco de Costa Rica.<\/strong> In addition, the following will need to be produced for all requests for Permanent Residence:<\/p>\n After three years<\/strong> have passed since temporary residency, the foreign national can apply to change to permanent residency<\/strong> in Costa Rica. Costa Rica<\/strong> allows all “Digital” workers to apply for residency as such, you can find detailed information on the Costa Rican immigration website, whose link I leave at the end of this chapter.<\/p>\n Foreign nationals may apply for the subcategory of Immigration of Stay (Estancia) for Remote Workers<\/strong> and Service Providers<\/strong> if they offer remotely paid services, regardless of whether such services are subcontracted, using digital, telecommunication technologies or similar means, to a natural or legal person located outside Costa Rica. Foreign nationals and their family members who meet the following requirements may legally stay in the country under the subcategory of Stay (Estancia) for Remote Workers and Service Providers:<\/p>\n Since we have compiled a detailed guide on the digital nomad visa , we refer<\/a> you to the dedicated article<\/a>.<\/p>\n We hope we have at least clarified some aspects of how to apply for residency in Costa Rica for you, we still recommend that you always check for further updates at the official immigration page.<\/a> How to obtain residency in Costa Rica You have finally decided to take the plunge: to move to Costa Rica permanently. However, now comes the most complex and delicate part, because it will be necessary for you to apply for residency at the Central American country’s immigration office. 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\nHowever, now comes the most complex and delicate part, because it will be necessary for you to apply for residency at the Central American country’s immigration office.<\/p>\n
\nTo avoid making mistakes, we have relied on the official Costa Rican immigration website, which we encourage you to consult regularly to check for any updates to procedures.<\/p>\nResidency in Costa Rica: eligible categories<\/h2>\n
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\nIn the event that he or she maintains refugee status, this change will not result in the loss of that status, and the person must specify whether he or she wishes to continue as a refugee or renounce that status.<\/li>\nTemporary Residency in Costa Rica: requirements<\/h2>\n
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\nThe letter must specify the desired migratory status (in this case temporary residence) and must be signed by the foreign person in the presence of a public immigration official or notarized by a lawyer.<\/li>\n
\nThis certificate must be legalized and notarized or apostilled.
\nIn addition, he or she must prove the legality of his or her stay in that country with a certified copy of the migration document obtained during the period indicated.<\/li>\n
\nThese photocopies must be compared with the original pages by the applicant in the presence of a public immigration officer or must be notarized by a public notary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCosts of applying for temporary residence in Costa Rica.<\/h3>\n
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\nIn the detail of the deposit, the name of the foreign person and preferably the words “Application for Legal Residence<\/strong>” under the category of temporary resident should be indicated.<\/li>\nTemporary residence for marriage bond: procedure<\/h3>\n
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\nThis interview or verification can also be conducted by the Professional Immigration Police.<\/li>\n
\nThis evidence should not contain obscene or pornographic images of the relationship.<\/li>\nTemporary Residence for Religious: procedure and requirements<\/h3>\n
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Temporary residence for Executives, representatives, managers and technical staff of companies<\/h3>\n
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Permanent Residence in Costa Rica<\/h2>\n
\nBelow we present all the necessary requirements.<\/p>\nRequired for permanent residence in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n
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\nThe VALUATION<\/strong> process must be followed for this payment; click here to learn about the process: Payment of Tax Taxes.pdf Banco de Costa Rica Link: Valuation Fixed Amounts.<\/li>\n
\nThe applicant’s birth certificate submitted translated into Spanish by an official Costa Rican translator and apostilled or legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship will be accepted, even if it was issued more than six months earlier, provided that the data in it matches those in the applicant’s passport and is in perfect condition, without erasures, corrections, overwriting, tears, adhesive tapes or other alterations that may cast doubt on its authenticity.
\nIf there is a discrepancy between the passport data and the birth certificate, the applicant shall clarify the difference with corresponding documents justifying the reason for the difference, or submit corrected documents (according to Resolution DJUR-0180-10-2021-JM).<\/li>\n
\nIn addition, he\/she will have to prove the legality of his\/her stay in that country by means of a certified copy of the migration document obtained during the period indicated.
\nFor applications for legal residence from citizens of Mexico, Brazil, the United States, Canada, or other countries with criminal justice systems divided into local and federal jurisdiction, certificates are required that include a review of criminal records by name, identification number, and fingerprint (if the country issues them) to ensure that the person has no criminal record throughout the territory of his or her country of origin or where he or she has resided legally for the past three years.
\nIf the federal criminal record certificate indicates arrests or pending trials, you will also need to provide a criminal record certificate from the locality where the court case is pending, indicating the outcome of the trial.<\/li>\n
\nThese copies must be certified by a public notary or compared with the original by an official of the Service Platform or regional office where the application is made.
\n(Amended previous article by Executive Order No. 42389 of January 17, 2022).<\/li>\n
\nIf the student is a scholarship holder, he\/she shall provide a certificate from the institution providing the scholarship, indicating the amount, duration and expenses covered.<\/li>\n
\nIf necessary, Immigration Management may request the complete file of information used by the accountant to generate the certificate.<\/li>\n
\nHowever, this Directorate General reserves the right to verify the data contained in the declaration.
\nFor minors and economically dependent adults, the affidavit must be made by the person who will assume responsibility for the applicant’s expenses.<\/li>\nImportant Notes<\/h3>\n
\nThis requirement does not apply to seasonal workers<\/strong> and indigenous persons<\/strong>.
\nThe above is in accordance with Article 61a of the Immigration Regulations.<\/p>\n
\nThis payment must be made in the name of the foreign applicant.
\nThe above is in accordance with Article 89 of the General Immigration and Exodus Law<\/a> and Article 40 of the Immigration Regulations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nFor more information, click here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nIf the request is for a connection to a Costa Rican citizen, the full name and\/or identification number of the Costa Rican citizen must be provided; by providing this information, it will not be necessary to submit the birth certificate, as the official of the Immigration Management or Regional Administrative Offices will do the verification through the Supreme Election Tribunal website.<\/li>\n
\nThis payment must be made in the name of the foreign applicant.<\/li>\n
\nThe model affidavit provided by the General Directorate of Immigration and Exodus can only be signed in front of a public official.
\nYou can find the Affidavit by clicking here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow to apply for change from temporary to permanent residence<\/h2>\n
\nSince most of the documents will already have been properly drafted, these additional steps will be necessary:<\/p>\n\n
\nThis payment must be in the name of the foreign applicant.<\/li>\n
\nThe VALUATION process must be followed for this payment; click here to learn about the process: Payment of Taxes Taxes.pdf Banco de Costa Rica Link: Valuation Fixed Amounts.<\/li>\nStay for Digital Nomads in Costa Rica<\/h2>\n
Requirements Stay Digital Nomads in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n
\nThey must earn a minimum of three thousand U.S. dollars<\/strong> ($3,000.00) per month from abroad for the provision of such services, or a minimum of four thousand<\/strong> U.S. dollars<\/strong> ($4,000.00) per month if they wish to include their family members in the residence permit.
\nThe amounts will be determined according to the official exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n
\nSee the Formularios seg\u00fan Tr\u00e1mite section on this page<\/a> to download the relevant forms, depending on whether the applicant submits the form online via the digital platform Through Ya [https:\/\/tramiteya .go.cr\/dgme \/] or in person using a paper form at the central or regional offices of the Directorate General of Immigration (DGEM).<\/li>\n
\nThis payment should be made to account no.
\n242480-0 of the Banco de Costa Rica.<\/li>\n
\nThe passport must always be presented for the documentation process.<\/li>\n
\n36626-G, entitled “Regulations for the Issuance of Entry Visas to Costa Rica,” based on the nationality of the applicant in accordance with the provisions of the “General Guidelines on Visas for the Entry and Stay of Non-Residents.”
\nExceptions provided in the aforementioned guidelines will be considered.<\/li>\n
\nThese statements must show proof of income and indicate that the individual received payments or compensation during the previous year from outside Costa Rica in an amount not less than three thousand U.S. dollars ($3,000.00) per month at the official selling rate determined by the Central Bank of Costa Rica, or four thousand U.S. dollars ($4,000.00) if the applicant requests that his or her family obtain permission to legally reside in Costa Rica.
\nAlternatively, the applicant may submit a certification of the above issued by a public accountant or public notary, if the procedure is completed in Costa Rica, or by the fees of such professionals abroad in accordance with the legislation of the respective country.
\nThis certification is the only document that must be accompanied by the respective consular legalization or apostille.<\/li>\n
\nIn addition, if deemed appropriate, DGME may conduct biometric reviews to ensure national security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWhat can we say…you are about to take an important and exciting step, living in Costa Rica<\/a> is not for everyone!
\nPura vida!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"