Latest DIMEX News
Everything you need to know about the latest news to renew, duplicate or get your DIMEX for the first time. On September 28th, the Ministry of Government and Police; and the Immigration Department (DGME), through resolution
Everything you need to know about the latest news to renew, duplicate or get your DIMEX for the first time.
On September 28th, the Ministry of Government and Police; and the Immigration Department (DGME), through resolution N° DJUR-0144-09-2022-LSS, stated that the administrative measures related to the documentation of foreigners will be modified as follows:
Extension of the DIMEX validity
Once the term of automatic extension of the DIMEX expires on September 30th, foreigners will have a three month period to renew their DIMEX. Once the appointment is scheduled within those three months, the DIMEX will be extended until the date of the corresponding appointment.
Appointments may be arranged as of October 1, 2022 and will be assigned starting from January 2, 2023 through the following options:
A phone call to 1311 (DGME)
- Appointment for first time and renewal of DIMEX at the Central Offices or Regional Offices.
- Appointment for first time and renewal of DIMEX at Correos de Costa Rica, by entering to their official website.
- Appointment for first time documentation and DIMEX renewal at Regional Offices.
Through Banco de Costa Rica and Correos de Costa Rica
- Appointment for first time and renewal of DIMEX by calling Banco de Costa Rica (Bank of Costa Rica or BCR) to 800-BCR-CITA (800-227-2482)
- Appointment for first time and renewal of DIMEX by calling Correos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica Post Office) to 1311.
Foreigners without DIMEX who were approved and notified of their immigration category
When the foreigner is grant the authorization of their legal permanence in the country, they must make an appointment to obtain their DIMEX for the first time within the following 90 days.
Once the appointment is obtained, the resolution by which the DGME authorized their immigration category, will be the document that accredits their legal permanence.
Appointments for duplicate DIMEX (due to loss or theft of their current physical DIMEX)
The process will be done by appointment as of October 1st, through a phone call to 1311 for the Central and Regional Offices, or through the Banco de Costa Rica and Correos de Costa Rica.
Documentation for elderly and disabled people (Law No. 7600)
Senior citizens or disabled users may come without a previous appointment to make their DIMEX applications for the first time, renewal or duplicate, from Monday through Friday, starting at 7:20 a.m. with a daily attention quota of 27 people. Only the interested foreigner will be attended at the preferential window.
We remind you that our Immigration Department is ready to answer any further questions you may have about this important process.
David October 1, 2022
My Dimex will expire October 25th 2022, can I schedule an appointment now? Or must I wait for until it expires before I can schedule a renewal appointment?
Brandon October 9, 2022
Based on the information on the Migracion site it looks like the new DIMEX will include a digital PDF with QR code. Is there any information on if this will be replacing the physical DIMEX card or what the expected turnaround from appointment to receiving the DIMEX will be? It would be nice for it to be less than the month it currently takes to receive it. Thanks
Rafael Valverde January 16, 2023
Brandon,
Were you able to request the appointment for your DIMEX?
Travis Hutchinson October 14, 2022
As always, thank you for all the details. I have been trying to reach the BCR call center using the phone number you provided, 800-227-2482, and I keep getting a message that the number is not correct. I am using my local Costa Rican Kolbi phone to call from. Is there another number I can use or any direction you can give on how to use the 800 number is appreciated. Thank you!
Rafael Valverde December 5, 2022
Travis,
This is where you can call:
Call Center de Migración, 1311. This number is applicable for appointments at the DGME or the post Office: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. / Saturday from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
For appointments with BCR: You should dial 800 BCR CITA (800-2272 482): Monday through Friday from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm. Saturday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Pederson December 17, 2022
What documents are needed at the Correos de Costa Rica appointment if you are applying DIMEX for the FIRST time after getting approvals of your residency.
Rafael Valverde January 9, 2023
Pederson,
You need the following documents:
1. Registration with CAJA.
2. Payment of Government fees (DIMEX plus Security Deposit)
3. Passport.