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Residency Through Having a Child in Costa Rica (2026): Legal Framework and Requirements 0
- Immigration, Parents, Residency
- February 2, 2026
Costa Rican law grants nationality to any child born on Costa Rican soil, regardless of the parents’ nationality or immigration status. As a result, foreign parents of Costa Rican citizens may apply for residency based on first-degree kinship, a category that provides a direct legal pathway to residence without the waiting periods required under most
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Residency for Retired People in Costa Rica (2026): A Complete Legal Guide 0
- Immigration, Pensionado, Residency
- February 2, 2026
Costa Rica continues to rank among the world’s most attractive destinations for retirees seeking political stability, high-quality healthcare, and a predictable legal framework for long-term residence. For foreign nationals who receive a permanent pension, Costa Rica offers a well-established immigration category known as Residency for Retired People, commonly referred to as the Pensionado residency. This
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Guide for Digital Nomads Process 0
- Immigration
- January 31, 2023
If you are thinking of applying for the non-resident immigration category for stay for digital nomads, this guide will help you understand the digital platform of the Costa Rican Immigration Department (DGME), as well as the documents you must have on hand to be able to submit your application successfully. Before going through the steps for
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Important News for Social Security beneficiaries in Costa Rica 2
- Immigration
- January 30, 2023
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 that may affect their benefits, the Social Security Administration
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No More Stamps on Passports for Costa Ricans or Residents Starting Today 0
- Immigration, Travel
- January 16, 2023
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 and residents at their borders, Costa Rican authorities are
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Citizenship through Marriage in Costa Rica: Are you eligible?4
- Citizenship
- January 13, 2023
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 married for 2 years to a Tica or a
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