Costa Rica guides & insights

Practical reading for your move, residency application, and life in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Immigration Appointments: Booking and Changes

Alan Parker / September 7, 2026

Discover our comprehensive Costa Rica immigration appointment portal guide, tailored for your residency and immigration needs.

Costa Rica Immigration, Costa Rica Residency, Immigration Requirements

How to Keep Your Residency Active in Costa Rica

Alan Parker / September 7, 2026

Learn how to keep residency active in Costa Rica and ensure a smooth transition through our practical guide rich in insights and tips.

Costa Rica Living, Expat Life in Costa Rica, Moving to Costa Rica

Do You Need a License to Ride a Motorcycle in Costa Rica?

Alan Parker / September 7, 2026

Wondering if you need a motorcycle license in Costa Rica? Our ultimate guide covers everything from requirements to tips for safe riding.

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Costa Rica Residency, Immigration Requirements

Costa Rica Residency Income Requirements and Proof

Alan Parker / September 7, 2026

Explore the income requirements for Costa Rica residency explained. We guide families through the immigration process for over 20 years.

A vibrant, photorealistic scene illustrating an airport departure area in Costa Rica, showcasing travelers preparing for their journey. In the foreground, a diverse group of casually dressed travelers, including families and individuals of various ages, is checking in at a counter with bright, tropical decorations and plants symbolizing the local culture. The middle ground features a busy terminal with colorful signage, luggage trolleys, and travelers navigating through the space, all under warm, natural lighting coming from large windows. In the background, glimpses of planes ready for takeoff can be seen, framed against a blue sky. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant, capturing the excitement and anticipation of departure and arrival in a tropical setting.

Costa Rica Immigration, Immigration Requirements, Moving to Costa Rica

What Happens If You Overstay Your Visa in Costa Rica

Alan Parker / September 7, 2026

Costa Rica fines overstays US$100 per month of irregular stay, or bans re-entry for three times the overstay. What the law actually says, and how to regularise.

Costa Rica Residency, Immigration Requirements

Apostille vs. Legalization for Costa Rica Documents

Alan Parker / September 7, 2026

Join us in exploring apostille vs. legalization for Costa Rica documents. Our guide on apostille-vs-legalization-costa-rica simplifies the process.

A visually striking composition highlighting the passport copy requirements for residency in Costa Rica. In the foreground, a neatly arranged stack of official passport documents, partially opened to reveal essential pages with visible personal data, against a clean, professional desk surface. The middle ground features a close-up of hands holding a smartphone with a checklist of document requirements, emphasizing the preparation needed. In the background, a soft-focus view of iconic Costa Rican landscapes—lush greenery and vivid tropical flowers—reflecting the country’s natural beauty, bathed in warm, natural light. The atmosphere is organized and focused, conveying professionalism and clarity for anyone preparing their residency documents.

Costa Rica Immigration, Immigration Requirements, Moving to Costa Rica

Can I Extend My Tourist Visa in Costa Rica? Usually Not — Here Is Why

Alan Parker / September 7, 2026

Costa Rica’s tourism extension only tops you up to 90 days, and only if you were granted fewer than 90 on entry. For the 180-day group it is expressly non-extendable.