FOREIGN DRIVER’S LICENSE VALIDITY – Legislative Proposal

I recently published an update on extending entry visas to Costa Rica from 90 to 180 days. Great news that had been long-awaited. (decades). I also mentioned that through strenuous urging by the Costa Rica Ministry of Tourism, the Costa Rica government is working with the Transportation Ministry to liberalize the validity of foreign driver’s […]

DIMEX
RENEWALS and FIRST-TIME ISSUANCE PROCEDURES 

Picture of a DIMEX residency card for Costa Rica

Correct Terminology A residency card is referred to a DIMEX as pictured above. Not to be confused with Cedula – A.K.A. Citizenship card pictured below. Also, not to be confused with a Visa, which, for most of you reading this, is a 180-day stamp you receive on your passport upon entering Costa Rica. Also referred […]