Costa Rica Immigration Experts
Your next chapter in Costa Rica starts here.
Understand your residency options. Prepare the right documents. Move forward with personal guidance from CRIE.
Find your path
Which residency option fits your life?
Your income, family connections, and plans help determine the right starting point. Explore the options below, or ask us to help you compare.
Pensionado
For applicants with qualifying lifetime pension income, including qualifying disability pensions.
Rentista
For applicants who can demonstrate qualifying income for the required period.
Investor
For people considering a qualifying investment in Costa Rican property or business.
Family residency
Understand the pathways through a qualifying Costa Rican spouse, parent, or child.
Spouse residency →Parents of Costa Rican children →Children of Costa Rican citizens →
Renewals & support
Already a resident? Get help with renewals, status questions, and your next steps.
Documents & preparation
Get your document requirements, apostilles, and translations organized before filing.
A clear process
From your first question to your next step.
Tell us your plans
Share your goals, income, family situation, and timing so we can help identify a suitable path.
Build a clear checklist
Understand which documents you need, how to prepare them, and which timing issues to watch.
Proceed with support
Receive guidance on filing, follow-ups, and the steps that come after approval.
People you can talk to
Practical help for a big life decision.
CRIE helps prospective residents understand Costa Rica immigration and prepare correctly. Johanna Alvarez and the CRIE team can help you work through your questions and plan your next steps.
Start with the essentials
Helpful guides, before you make the move.
Residency requirements
Get familiar with the documents and preparation involved.
Common questions
Find answers to the questions prospective residents ask most often.
Life in Costa Rica
Explore practical reading for your move and life as a resident.
Let’s talk about your plans.
You do not need to have everything figured out. Tell us where you are in the process, and we will help you find a starting point.