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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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AuthorityDGME
ResidenceCategory-based
CardDIMEX
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How the process works

  1. 1

    Select the qualifying residence category.

  2. 2

    Prepare authenticated foreign records.

  3. 3

    Submit through DGME or a consular route.

  4. 4

    Complete social-security and DIMEX steps.

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Providers serving Costa Rica

3 listed

Residence and business-immigration guidance. Listed for Costa Rica; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Embassy and consular servicesResidence permits

Residency and relocation legal services. Listed for Costa Rica; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Embassy and consular servicesResidence permitsRelocation and settlement

Costa Rica residence-application assistance. Listed for Costa Rica; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Embassy and consular servicesResidence permits