Expats in Costa Rica: Easy Guide for Retirees

If you are an expat and a pensioner looking to enjoy your golden years in a welcoming and vibrant community, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ll outline the necessary requirements for applying under the pensioner subcategory, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding.

Requirements for Pensioner Residency:

• Application for Legal Residency: Submit your application along with a government fee of $50, signed and authenticated by a lawyer.

• Affiliation Form: Complete the affiliation form provided by the immigration office.

• Birth Certificate: Provide a certified and apostilled or legalized birth certificate.

• Criminal Record Certification: Submit a certified and apostilled or legalized criminal record certification.

• Certified Passport Copy: Include a certified copy of your passport.

• Fingerprint Registration: Complete fingerprint registration at the Ministry of Public Security.

• Photographs: Provide two recent passport-sized photos.

• Application Fee: Pay a deposit of 125 colones plus 2.50 colones per page.

• Spanish Translations: Ensure all documents are translated into Spanish.

• Consular Registration Proof: Include proof of consular registration.

• Notification Method: Specify a method for receiving notifications.

• Category Change Fee: Pay the government fee of $250 for category change.

• Pension Certification: Submit a certification proving a stable monthly pension of at least $1000.

• CCSS Affiliation Proof: Provide proof of affiliation with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).

• Security Deposit Proof: Submit proof of payment for the security deposit.

Let’s Get Started!

We understand that being an expat in Costa Rica can be daunting, but we're here to assist you every step of the way. If you're ready to take the next step towards your dream retirement in our beautiful country, book an initial consultation with us today. Our team of experts at StartWell will ensure that your application process is smooth and stress-free.

Contact us now to schedule your consultation and start your journey to a peaceful and fulfilling retirement.

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