Costa Rica
Temporary residence and DIMEX
The migration authority publishes residence categories for workers, family members, pensioners, rentiers and investors. Approved residents complete documentation for their DIMEX identity card.
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How the process works
- 1
Select the qualifying residence category.
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Prepare authenticated foreign records.
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Submit through DGME or a consular route.
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Complete social-security and DIMEX steps.
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