Costa Rica Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going to Costa Rica? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving to Costa Rica.

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  Visa Requirements

  Which papers do you need to enter Costa Rica?

  The required paperwork to enter Costa Rica depends on the purpose of your visit and your nationality.

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  Visas

  Requirements and application procedure

  Costa Rica has four different groups of countries, two of them do not need a visa for visiting as a tourist for less than 90 days. Here, we will speak about the general requirements and conditions for applying for a visa.

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  Temporary residency visa

  Types of temporary residency

  All residencies can be applied in the Directorate of Inmigration or in a Costa Rican consulate. There are several types of visa for temporary residency and we will deal with the most common.

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  Permanent residency

  Requirements and application procedures

  Only those whose parents, children or sibblings are Costa Rican, or those who have a temporary residency for more than 3 years can apply for it. If your Costa Rican sibblings or children are disabled, you must prove so with a medical examination and a curatorship certificate. 

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