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@2runningwild....Permanent home ? You two are mistaken gravely.....It is not immigration, it is residency !...This is Costa Rica's most 'organized scam'....Then you will have to renew every year thereafter.....Not to mention having to pay into the Caja,that you will never use because it has collapsed....Other than having to go into Siquirres for medical, all you have after that close by is 'Hospital Tony Facio Castro', in Limon city,the worst hospital in Costa Rica.....Hopefully,you look extra good on income or your file gets conveniently lost into the abyss...

@edwinemora

Not really sure what your motivation behind this post is. You didn't answer my question, and had no advice. Hopefully, there are other people who might be able to provide something informative?

@2runningwild....My motivation is to tell the truth...You better go back and re-read the heads up..It is information that everyone or anyone needs to know who is moving to Costa Rica !..

What you are applying for is Residency which is temporary and is effective for two years and after three years I now have a permanent Residency. After several years as a permanent Residency you can apply for citizenship. You also will pay into the mandatory CAJA which is the medical system and it is rather expensive now. I got my Residency when CAJA was less expensive. My husband and I will never use it. Our attorney is Cordero and Cordero and they have offices in Escazu and Guanacaste. The Escazu office number 506 2201-6640. Good luck.

@ndbonnet

Thank you. Yes, it is temporary residency through the rentista visa that we're applying for. I will look up this attorney. Even if they can only refer someone. We are aware of the caja system. I'm sure we will probably buy additional health insurance, but at least It's something.  Thanks again.

Hi there and you are welcome we have used this firm for 8 years. They ate not inexpensive, but professional and thorough. All the best

@ndbonnet and others, when you are soliciting advice about services, such as an attorney to guide your residency application through Immigration, it would be helpful to say what general area you will be living in. We have a crackerjack attorney who has handled our pensionado application, our conversion to permanent residency, and our application for citizenship. If you're anywhere near San Jose (say, 100km), he'd be a great choice, but if you're far from San Jose, then dealing with him would be a pain. And there are other good options closer to you.

Remember, too, that you're going to need the services of an attorney/notary for other things as you get settled.

@daveandmarcia
We are planning on Limon Province to rent something long term. Hopefully we will find something to rent long term on our next trip. We have already had our documents such as birth cert., marriage license, etc. apostilled and translated. I realize that this process can become complex, and our language barriers are going to be an issue. I am taking Spanish lessons, but we want the process to go as smoothly as possible. Really would love an experienced, bi-lingual attorney that we can turn our documents over to that we have thus far and guide us through the rest of the process. If you would private message me with your attorney contact info, that would be very appreciated.   Thank you for your response.

@2runningwild

Just an aside for anyone that responds to my post: I would love to have 3 or more attorney referrals to contact.  Then, I will begin the vetting process of who would work the best for our situation. So I both appreciate and  welcome all valid recommendations. Thank you again for your responses.