Immigraton & Residency

IMMIGRATION & RESIDENCY IN COSTA RICA

Immigration and Residency in Costa Rica are possible according to law, since Costa Rica is still an immigration country. Several kind of applications are possible for persons coming to work to Costa Rica or persons just retiring. Many europeans and north-americans have chosen Costa Rica as their main or second home.

Our immigration department at Andre Tinoco Attorneys distinguishes itself by offering our clients a professional and personalized service, with the goal to obtain their residencies, permits and visas. We possess vast experience in counseling and processing residencies and have specialized in offering our immigration assistance to entrepreneurs who come to our country for investment purposes, especially in the tourist sector. We also cater to retired persons who see Costa Rica as an excellent option as retirement location or to have a home away from home. Among our clientele we count important transnational corporations in need of contracting with foreign workers to operate in Costa Rica. Our services also entail the communication with the diverse Consulates and Embassies worldwide for the legalization of documents, etc. Our Immigration Department is not isolated in our law firm but works hand in hand with all other departments of the firm in order to provide well-rounded and complete services, covering all aspects of life in Costa Rica.

Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Hereby we provide a Guide To Resort To Law 4812 of July 28, 1971 As: Annuitant Resident, which is one of the most conviente procedures to apply for a RESIDENT PERMIT IN COSTA RICA.

For working permitts and Executives Permitts there are some additional requirements that Andre Tinoco Attorneys can help you to fullfil.

1. APPLICATION

ANDRE TINOCO & ASOC. Prepares the applications with the following information:

a) Full name of the petitioner b) Nationality, Civil status and occupation c) Number and full names of the proposed dependents, civil status, occupation, nationality, age, number of passport, date of issuance, expiration date, relationship to the petitioner. e) Date of entry to Costa Rica. f) Express statement of his willingness to obtain the residency as Annuitant. g) Origin of his income and the monthly amount in American dollars. h) Provisional or permanent address in his country of origin or in Costa Rica. i) Indication of all Documents that are attached as evidence. j) Address or post office box number at which notifications should be attended. k) Said petition should be duly authenticated by Notary Public, enclosing legal stamps for the respective value, duly cancelled.

2. SWORN DECLARATION (Article 24, clause "f" of the By-laws)

Is prepared by ANDRE TINOCO & ASOC. And should be rendered before a Notary Public in a Public Document, signed by the petitioner, the spouse and sons over 18 years and under 25, if they were to be considered as dependents. This can be done in Costa Rica or abroad (before the Costa Rican Consul).

3. INCOME CERTIFICATION (Article 4 of By-laws).

Income certifications, will be issued by the entity (Bank) in charge of the remittance of the funds, and they should state that they are for a minimum amount of $1000.00 (U.S.A.) per month, sent to the interested party in Costa Rica, in a permanent, stable and irrevocable form during a period of 5 years. The language of the certification is prepared by ANDRE TINOCO & ASOC.

4. POLICE CERTIFICATE (Art. 24d, By-laws)

Certificate of lack of police records, issue by competent authority in the country where the Annuitant Resident resided during the last 6 months before entering Costa Rica. (This document will only have a 6 months validity after the date of issuance; if it would become due during the proceeding, a new one should be rendered. If he has lived in Costa Rica, he can present a Judicial Record issued by the Judicial Register of Delinquent in this country, provided he can prove through the Immigration office that he has remained in Costa Rica (a minimum of 6 months).

5. BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Art. 24d, By-laws)

Birth certificate of the petitioner and his or her dependents. (if they are going to be included as such).

6. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (Art. 24c. By-laws).

When the spouse is included as dependent.

7. ORIGINAL PASSPORT

Certified copies of the whole passport.

8. SIXTEEN PHOTOS-PASSPORT SIZE (8 front views and 8 profile views).

For the petitioner and his or her possible dependents.

9. VALIDITY OF FOREIGN DOCUMENTS (Art. 25 of the By-laws)

All the foreign documents should be translated into Spanish, by and Official Translator or authorized Notary Public, with Language skills, (Both Costarrican). This can be arranged by ANDRE TINOCO & ASOC. (Art. 24 of the By-laws).

For the of validity such documents the authentication of the hierarchical superior of the corresponding entity in the issuing country, is indispensable, just as from the consular representative of Costa Rica and of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture of Costa Rica.