One question we get often is, how long does it take for me to get residency? Many have come to CRIE with pending residency cases stuck in limbo for months or even years. We are pleased to announce that recently,…
Why get your Costa Rican residency when you can just do border runs to renew your visa stamp over and over again? Here are 5 reasons why. 1. You like hanging around the border crossings. The primary border crossings are…
In November, the immigration department of Costa Rica (known as DGME - Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería, or often just as Migración) put into place some updates to the residency application process. These changes are intended to streamline the…
Recently we have been getting a few questions about the citizenship status of those who are born abroad to Costa Rican parents. Any person born abroad to a Costa Rican parents can opt for Costa Rican citizenship before the age…
Let's be clear: jobs in Costa Rica for expats are not abundant. As an expat without residency, it can be hard to find legal employment. The immigration laws in Costa Rica prevent expats from getting work permits for positions that…
Costa Rica is one of the most desired places to live in the World. There are thousands of people visiting the country every year. They fall in love with the beautiful tropical beaches, lush green rainforests and the diverse culture…
Costa Rica is a retiree's paradise. That statement is famous and well-deserved. Depending on your lifestyle, you can retire in Costa Rica easily on $1,200 to $2,000 per month. The amount you can pay for rent ranges from $500 to…
November 1st 2018, Costa Rica will be enforcing (Article 33) of Immigration Law (Ley General de Migración y Extranjeria No. 8764). The article states that foreigners will pay $100.00/month for each month of their overstayed visa. This will be retroactive…
Would you benefit from living in a Blue Zone? Blue Zones are known as demographic and/or geographic areas of the world where people live measurably longer lives. There are five places in the world designated as blue zones. The Nicoya…
Here are some summarized Tips for Living in Costa Rica from Expats that have been living in the country for a while, and they've "been there and done that..." Expat Life in Costa Rica "Be open to learning Spanish because…