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Envoy Global, Inc.
Costa Rica removed the requirement for nationals and residents to obtain an entry stamp upon leaving the country.
Fakhoury Global Immigration
On October 6, Costa Rican immigration authorities closed photo DIMEX appointments for new and renewal applications for the rest of 2022, effective immediately.
Envoy Global, Inc.
The government of Costa Rica announced that it would cancel residency card photo appointments until 2023 due to material shortages
Envoy Global, Inc.
Costa Rica reduced the period of stay for visa-exempt nationals traveling for the purpose of business or tourism.
Mayer Brown
As of July 2022, Costa Rica officially opened the application process for the country's new remote worker visa under the immigration category "Stay (Estancia) for Remote Workers and Service Providers."
Fakhoury Global Immigration
A new visa for ‘digital nomads' will be available to remote workers who can obtain a permit for up to one year, which would be extendable for an additional year.
Envoy Global, Inc.
On Aug. 11, 2021, President Carlos Alvarado and Minister of Tourism Gustavo Segura approved new laws supporting a Costa Rican remote work visa.
Envoy Global, Inc.
On July 5, 2021 President Carlos Alvarado Quesada signed an amendment to Immigration Law 9996. The amendment relaxes minimum requirements for capital investment and retirees living in Costa Rica.
Fakhoury Global Immigration
Effective November 1st, Costa Rica will open its borders, however, the following requirements must be met upon entering:
Fakhoury Global Immigration
The validity of documents, such as police clearance certificates, marriage certificates, and birth certificates will be valid until September 18, 2020, even if they have since expired during the pandemic.
Fakhoury Global Immigration
Until at least June 15th, 2020, Costa Rica will deny entry to tourist and non-resident foreigners the public security ministry announced Thursday. The restriction applies to the countries ports of entry via land, air, or sea.
Fragomen
According to an announcement on the General Immigration Directorate's website, effective April 21, 2020, ...
Fakhoury Global Immigration
The guarantee deposits required for foreign nationals has significantly increased in Costa Rica.
Fragomen
Foreign nationals applying for a short-stay visa or for accredited-company temporary residence may now work in Costa Rica during the processing of their applications, due to a new rule published
Fragomen
The Costa Rican General Immigration Directorate has announced a significant increase of the security deposit amounts that foreign
Dentons
The companies wishing to participate in this program must be up to date with their tax and social obligations, as well as registered with the Costa Rican Social Security Administration
AG Legal
This type of residency is granted for a definite period of more than 90 days and up to two years, which is extendable.
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