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Renewing the Cedula

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Pombinha

3/2/2017 14:29 EST

I was the one who told my neighbor he had to renew his Cedula (Pensionato).
He thought he was a Tico!
The expire date is July (first 2 years).
So he contacted the American Embassy, he went to the bank and he says he has everything ready.
Now he is telling us that he went to the lawyer and she told him to do this in august!
How can it be?
I'm wondering if the lawyer told him that the documents expire in August and he misunderstood her!
He needs to go to the States for his sister's operation and stay there for 3 months.
I had suggested that he takes care of the Cedula now!
What do you say?

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shermanwc

3/2/2017 14:46 EST

The correct expiration date should be shown on his DIMEX card (cedula) next to the word "Vence". Residency should normally be renewed during the 3 months prior to the expiration date shown. If he us beyond that date, he should renew it as soon as possible.

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Pombinha

3/2/2017 15:31 EST

The date is July 17th.
So he should be able to renew it in April
not August.
I think he is confused!

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Kohl

3/2/2017 15:42 EST

He can do this 3 months in advance or 1 month later, but then will have a small 'fine' of just a few dollars.

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Pombinha

3/2/2017 18:45 EST

He says he is going to Liberia in the end of April.
Thanks to all!

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