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The United States Embassy in San José stated that if you receive Social Security benefits and live in Costa Rica, you may need to contact the embassy's Federal Benefits Unit to continue receiving benefits. Even though, beneficiaries (a retired person or family member) should report events

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Many legal procedures in Panama require documentation brought from abroad. This may include the birth certificates, marriage certificates, background checks, or bank account certificates. There are two options to verify a foreign legal document in Panama. The first is the Legalization process through the Panamanian Consulate

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Both Foreigners and Costa Rican nationals enjoy equal rights under the law when it comes to land and property ownership, unless the owner bought the land as part of a government program. In such circumstances, the land can only be traded or sold to foreigners once

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The Immigration Department (DGME) reported that as of January 16, 2023, Costa Ricans and residents will no longer receive stamps on their passports after passing through air and sea immigration controls. With the aim of automating the technological systems that collect the vital information from citizens

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