Costa Rica has been perceived as a bastion of security and peace in Central America. This is confirmed by the Global Peace Index, a report that includes indicators as continuous conflicts, security, and militarization, holding the 32 global position for 2020, one higher than 2019, and in the first place
Expats who apply for one of the Immigration Categories featured in our Immigration Law receive, at the end of their immigration process, a local ID card. This local ID card is the DIMEX, Documento de Identidad Migratoria para Extranjeros generally referred to as cedula.People who receive their DIMEX card are allowed
Costa Ricas' Government announced an update regarding the measures to face COVID crisis. One of the most important is the extension of the land borders closure, which means tourists won't be allowed to enter the country via Nicaragua or Panama.Only nationals and residents are able to cross land borders with
Brackets on Wages tax, Income tax and Tax Credits were updated last December to
When it comes to assets and family, wills come to mind. Some of you
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announced recently, the guidelines it will follow to register
As Outliers, we must think outside the box. Far from being part of the
Buying a property is part of the life plan for many people; a plan
Beyond
#Immigration This time, one of our major goals of this first trimester of 2021, is to make the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones understand that securing documents abroad has become a cumbersome and painful process.
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Residency
Currently, due to COVID crisis, you should take into consideration some points to ensure a smooth renewal process.Requesting DIMEX cards for renewal, except Temporary Residency based on
What a wondrous decision is to move to Costa Rica. If you are thinking about starting a new life in the tropics, the first thing that you
Our current law offers expats various options to secure legal immigration status in Costa Rica. On the one hand, you have the Immigration Law (Law No. 8764)
As we informed a few weeks back, per Resolution N° DJUR-0132-09-2020-JM, Immigration announced that they would not receive Residency applications going forward and until December 1st, 2020. This
One of the most popular Residencies in Costa Rica is the Residency as Pensionados, meaning Residency for Retired People.Our current law states that this category is reserved