Getting married is one of the happiest days for most people, and when you marry someone from a different nationality, learning about their culture makes it all that more exciting. Under current naturalization laws, a foreigner can apply for citizenship (also known as Naturalization) if they have been
Are you interested in obtaining a residency or citizenship in Costa Rica? This article is aimed at all those interested in settling in Costa Rica and who have had voluntary name changes or last name changes for having married abroad. You will be able to
Residency for spouses is valid for one year but can be renewed annually. After three years, foreigners can apply for permanent residency
This month of May, the topic of equal marriage resurfaced in Costa Rican society. This issue has generated conflicting and opposing views from both social and legal aspects. In 2006, the Costa Rica Supreme Court issued a decision stating that the legal limitation for same sex
Costa Rica is certainly a beautiful place that comes into mind when considering ideal locations to get married. It is most definitely a country rich in natural resources, from gorgeous beaches to impressive landscapes and rainforests. Whether you choose to elope or host a big wedding, it can surely provide you and your partner with
Back in March 2019, it was announced that Immigration is now accepting same-sex spouses/partners to be included as dependents in all immigration categories, including Temporary and Permanent Residencies, if a duly apostilled/legalized marriage/union certificate is provided. At the time, however, it was stated that same-sex
Immigration is now accepting same-sex spouses/partners to be included as dependents in all immigration categories, including Temporary and Permanent Residencies, if a duly apostilled/legalized marriage/union certificate is provided. This means that same-sex couples whose relationship is duly recognized in the country of occurrence no longer need
Costa Rica Moving Towards Recognizing Migratory Rights of Same Sex Couples. On November 20th, 2018, the Immigration Department (DGME) issued and submitted for public opinion a draft legislation titled "REGULATION FOR THE RECOGNITION OF MIGRATORY RIGHTS TO COUPLES OF THE SAME SEX". The draft, which in summary states that
The mass wedding on Valentine’s Day went well. We were able to marry 73 couples. Apparently, everyone had a great time. A lot of other people have had a lot of questions about the mass wedding. I would like to be able to answer all of
I like being an attorney. After so many years of law school and hard work (I would not say hard work, I think school was easy for me, but oh well) I can say that I have a good education. According to Hobbes, knowledge is