Ten Quick Facts about Costa Rica (The MUST-KNOW Basics)
For Expat Residents & Tourists Read time: 2.5 minutes. 1) Travel Requirements: Unless you are a citizen or legal resident of Costa Rica, you must show an outbound /return ticket upon entry. This includes individuals who have applied for residency and are awaiting approval. For more details: https://www.visitcostarica.com/planning-your-trip/entry-requirements 2) Crime: While crime is often sensationalized […]
DIMEX
RENEWALS and FIRST-TIME ISSUANCE PROCEDURES
Let’s start with the correct terminology: A residency card is referred to as a DIMEX, as shown in the picture above. Not to be confused with Cedula – A.K.A. Citizenship card Also, not to be confused with a Visa, which, for most of you reading this, is a 180-day stamp that you receive on your […]
2025 Approval Delays
“Hey, Laura, where’s my application approval? It’s way overdue.” October 2025 Update What follows is not meant to discourage anyone contemplating an application for legal residency/immigration here in Costa Rica or those awaiting approval of their submitted application for legal residency/immigration in Costa Rica. It is meant to inform and adjust your expectations. Obaining legal […]