Permanent Residency for Parents of Costa Ricans
If you are the parent of a child or children born in Costa Rica, or who are Costa Rica citizens, you could qualify for permanent residency as a parent of a Costa Rican.
Each parent must apply for residency as the principal applicant.
Any dependent minor children who are not Costa Rican citizens are allowed to obtain residency as dependents.
Main Requirement for the Parent Category
The primary requirement for this category is being named as a parent on the birth certificate (on record at the Civil Registry) of a Costa Rican born child.
If the child was born abroad out of one Costa Rican parent, the birth abroad must be recorded with the Civil Registry. In this case we will assist with the registration of the birth abroad for an additional fee.
Below you’ll find a detailed overview of the application process, as well as the fees and expenses.
Parent Category Application Process
The application process for permanent residency as a parent of a Costa Rican takes between 12 and 15 months, depending on the processing time of the Costa Rica Immigration department (DGME), which takes approximately 9 months to analyze the application.
Our team will guide you through the process from start to finish, including CAJA (Costa Rican Social Security) registration and DIMEX (Costa Rican ID for residents) procurement. Plus, depending on the level of service you choose, we can also assist with document procurement and residency renewal at a discounted rate.
- Step 1. Document Procurement
- Step 2. Filing the Application
- Step 3. Analysis & Decision by the DGME
- Step 4. Approval Notice
- Step 5. Payment of the Guarantee Deposit
- Step 6. CCSS/Caja Registration & DIMEX Request
- Step 7. Delivery of Your DIMEX
Document Procurement
Process Timeline2 to 3 months – 18%
The first two to three months of the application process are spent collecting the documents required for the residency application. It is important to collect all the required documents during this time frame, as documents from abroad must be issued within six months of filing. Our team will work closely with you to ensure all documents are valid, translated, and ready for review by the DGME.
The following documents are required for filing an application for residency in Costa Rica.
Vital Records & Background Checks
Application Documents
The initial two to three months of the residency application process is devoted to gathering the necessary paperwork. Ensuring that all documents are acquired during this period is incredibly important, as international documents must be dated within six months of filing. Our team is ready to partner with you to guarantee that all documents are up-to-date, accurately translated, and reviewed by the DGME.
Fees & Expenses
Our fees for application for permanent residency as a parent of a Costa Rican are flexible and comprehensive. We include all the standard fees and expenses in our pricing, with the intention of making the process as easy as possible for you.
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