Ten Must-Know Facts About Costa Rica
For Expat Residents & Tourists Three Minutes That Can Save You from Having to Say: “… we didn’t know…” Every year I receive dozens of emails that all point to the same problem: far too many travelers still don’t understand the basic rules for entering, visiting, and exiting Costa Rica. These are not minor details. […]
Abandoned by My Lawyer
“Hey Laura… my lawyer abandoned me. Can you help?” An increasingly common lament and request. I recently submitted a Power of Attorney for a new client who requested that I investigate his case further. When I presented this documentation to the intake staff at the DGME (Costa Rica Immigration offices), they asked the routine question, […]
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 […]