How to Check Your Costa Rica Immigration Status

Costa Rica’s Immigration ministry offers an online system to verify and check the status of your immigration file.

Click here to check your immigration status online and for instructions and an English translation.

The status check system is Spanish only, so here are some translations for your convenience:

PLEASE NOTE:

Do NOT include the “–” in the number. For example, if your number is 135-417573, change to 135417573.

Here is an explanation of the potential results:

SOLICITUD RECIBIDA

Your file has been opened and awaiting resolution. What do I do? Please wait until the file runs its course.

PREVIO

A “previo” means that a document is missing to complete the file. What do I do? Contact CRIE so that we can present the requested documentation.

RESOLUCION FIRMAS

The resolution of your file is awaiting signature. What do I do? Wait 15 working days to check the status of your application.

RESOLUCION NOTIFICADA

Your immigration file has a resolution, and you have been notified. What do I do? Check with CRIE to ensure the resolution has been received, and we will help you with the required steps to secure the resident card.

DOCUMENTO UNICO

This indicates that the applicant has received his or her resident card (DIMEX). If you’ve applied for a change of category and already have your resident card, it’s possible that the status check will show this result until it reverts to “Resolucion Firmas.” What do I do? Please continue to check the status periodically. Note that you should apply for a change of category with enough leeway time to avoid the expiration of your current resident card.

Is your residency taking too long?

We can do a full investigation on your behalf with the Costa Rica Immigration Department (DGME) and report to you with the details we find about anything slowing down your process and give you options to fix the problem.

-Written by Glenn Tellier (Founder of CRIE and Grupo Gap).

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Fill out the form below to determine your residency category. Or click here!

First Step
Final Step

Select all options that apply to you

Pensionado (Pension/Disability) Category

I am entitled to a lifetime retirement or disability pension equivalent to at least $1,000 USD per month

Rentista (Fixed Income) Category

I can make a deposit in a Costa Rica bank of at least $60,000 USD

Inversionista (Investor) Category

I have or am willing to make an investment(s) (real state/business) of at least $150,000 USD in Costa Rica

Family ties with a Costa Rican Resident/Citizen Category

I have a Costa Rican child

I am married to a Costa Rican citizen/resident

I have a Costa Rican parent

I have a Costa Rican sibling

My residency company let me down

I could use your help to continue my process

I am not sure.

I require more assistance to know.

Personal Information

Full Name

Your Email

Repeat to confirm

Country Of Birth

Country of Residence

How many people under your application (spouse, children under 25)

Phone Number with Country Code (optional)

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