What you need to know to become a resident of Costa Rica

Summary: Straight-forward advice about obtaining residency in Costa Rica from Lic Giovanna Barrantes. Covers Pensionado, Rentista, starting a business and working as a Representante.

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About the Author

Barrantes & Associates is a leading Costa Rican law firm established in 1999. Lic Giovanna Barrantes and her associates are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Contact Barrantes & Associates at:

Office 011 506 2 256 3807

Direct 011 506 8 398 1203

Skype CostaRicaLaw1

Office Located at:

Edificio Casa Canada Paseo Colon Subway
Anexo Uno 100 metros sur/50 metros oeste

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Comments

Banda

Dec 26, 2011 18:42

Thank you for the updated amounts required. Do the documents required for application for residency still need to be translated and attested by the Costa Rican embassy/consulate in the country of origin? We are from the same country in Europe, have lived in the USA for 30 years, one of us as naturalized citizen, the other with a green card, and now we are very close to realizing the plan to move to Costa Rica to run our tourist business ourselves. It would be good to know if we need to make time for a trip "back home" to the mother country. Thank you for any light you can shed on this issue.

guest

Mar 16, 2013 17:18

What is the total cost from start to finish for a Pensionado regence?

expat5CR

Nov 28, 2013 10:00

Thank you for this helpful information. It is helpful to know who to contact for assistance in this important subject. Gracias!

Jaco Beach, Costa Rica

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