Residency in Costa Rica: Visas, Requirements and Legal Process

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Our Costa Rica immigration services

Our lawyers in Immigration Law provide comprehensive legal advice for foreign nationals who wish to settle in Costa Rica to enjoy their benefits as retirees, work remotely, invest or reunite with family, and have particular experience in the following areas:

  • Residency in Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa
  • Pensionado Visa
  • Rentista Visa (Fixed Income)
  • Golden Visa
  • Work-Based Residency
  • Family-Based Residency
  • Renewal of residence card in Costa Rica
  • Buying real estate or a vehicle
  • Opening a bank account
  • Costa Rica immigration guidance
  • Moving to Costa Rica from the United States
  • Moving to Costa Rica from Canada

Every year, thousands of people look to Costa Rica for new opportunities for life, investment or professional development. However, understanding the immigration system and its formalities can be overwhelming without proper accompaniment: apostilled and translated civil documents, registration with the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, consular formalities, processing times that vary by category and regulations that are updated periodically. From those who apply as retirees or fixed income applicants, to those who apply as investors or through family ties, each case requires specific attention and knowledge of the updated current regulations.

At NDM Law Firm & Associates our team of immigration lawyers has extensive experience in this branch and are prepared to assist you in all legal aspects of your immigration process. Whether you want to apply for residency as a pensioner, obtain the digital nomad visa as a remote worker, qualify as a rentista, invest under the Golden Visa category, secure a work permit or apply through your spouse or children, we work strategically seeking to maximize your chances of success. Our practice in Costa Rica is led by attorneys licensed in the country, from our office in San José, and supported by an international firm headquartered in Panama with more than 17 years of experience.

Available legal solutions may include temporary residency for retirees and fixed income applicants, residency by qualifying investment in real estate, shares or productive projects, employer sponsored work permits for professionals and executives, residency for spouses of Costa Rican citizens and parents of Costa Rican children, and the temporary stay permit for remote workers. In addition, we offer complete guidance on the procedures that follow approval, including issuance and renewal of your DIMEX residence card before the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería, the purchase of real estate or a vehicle, opening a bank account and the transition from temporary to permanent residency.

We are distinguished by our transparency, commitment and personalized approach. We explain each step clearly, send the costs in advance and make sure that each client feels accompanied throughout their migration process. Our mission is to provide peace of mind, legal certainty and concrete results.

When the case requires it, we also collaborate closely with our areas of corporate and real estate law, to ensure that the migration strategy is aligned with the client’s objectives.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out how we can help you in your case.

Consultations with an immigration lawyer in Costa Rica

We know that migrating to another country is an important decision. In this section we answer the most frequent questions so that you understand your legal options in Costa Rica and advance safely in your immigration process.
Marco Sánchez
Lawyer
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  • Buying Real Estate or a Vehicle
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  • Moving to Costa Rica from the United States
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