Considering moving to Costa Rica ? Costa Rica's Pensionado Residency might be perfect for you! In this detailed video, we break down everything you need to know about applying for Pensionado Residency in Costa Rica, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to your new life in Costa Rica.

What You Will Learn:

Eligibility Criteria: Understand who can apply for Pensionado Residency and what makes you eligible.

Required Documents: A comprehensive list of all the documents you will need to gather before applying.

Financial Requirements: Detailed information about the financial requirements and proof of income needed for the application.

Application Process: Stepbystep guide through the application process, from start to finish.

Legal Considerations: Insights into the legal aspects of the residency process, including tips on dealing with Costa Rican authorities.

Common Mistakes to Avoid: Advice on how to avoid common pitfalls that could delay or disrupt your application.

In This Video:

[00:00] Introduction to Pensionado Residency
[00:39] Qualification for Pensionado Residency
[00:56] Types of Pensions that qualify
[01:25] Other residency alternatives
[01:54] Your spouse qualifies as a dependent on the application
[02:41] Documents required for your application
[03:28] You Pension verification letter
[03:54] Criminal Background Check
[04:16] Legalization and Apostille of documents
[05:27] Translate your documents into Spanish
[05:45] Fingerprinting in Costa Rica
[07:09] Other supporting documents that are required
[07:29] The Application
[08:09] The Background Information Form – Hoja de Filiacion
[08:41] Informed Consent Form
[08:55] The Application Process
[09:15] The online application platform
[09:42] The costs of Pensionado Residency
[10:59] How long does it take
[11:29] Register with the Costa Rican Social Security System
[12:01] Final appointment to get your residency DIMEX card
[12:09} Get the Free Immigration Guide
[12:20] Conclusion

Helpful Links and Resources:

Department of Immigration: https://www.migracion.go.cr/
F.B.I. Background check: https://www.fbi.gov/howwecanhelpy...
RCMP Canada Background check: https://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/en/crimina...
Ministry of Foreign Relations approved translators: https://www.rree.go.cr/?sec=servicios...
VitalChek Vital records processing company: https://www.vitalchek.com/v/
Costa Rica Ministry of Public Security Fingerprinting office: https://www.seguridadpublica.go.cr/tr...
U.S. State Department Apostille: https://travel.state.gov/content/trav...
Canadian Government Apostille: https://www.international.gc.ca/gaca...

Download the Free Costa Rica Immigration Guide: https://costaricalaw.com/costaricai...

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