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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