Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About CRIE

Real feedback from people who trusted Costa Rica Immigration Experts to guide their residency and relocation journey.

🗣 Why These Testimonials Matter

At Costa Rica Immigration Experts (CRIE), our focus is helping individuals and families obtain legal residency and relocate to Costa Rica with clarity and confidence. Over many years, we’ve assisted hundreds of clients from different backgrounds, and their testimonials reflect the trust they place in our team and the level of support they receive throughout the residency process.

✅ What CRIE Actually Does

CRIE specializes in immigration and residency services. Our work includes guidance on residency categories, document review, coordination with our immigration expert, and preparation of your residency submission in line with the requirements of Costa Rica’s immigration authorities.

While we do not manage unrelated services such as tax filings, shipping or moving logistics, customs procedures, or business registrations, we can assist with financial services or real estate transactions through our affiliated companies under Grupo Gap when these are relevant to your relocation or investment plans.

⚠️ Important Notes About Results and Fees

The positive experiences shared in these testimonials reflect the individual journeys of our clients. All immigration decisions, approvals, and processing times are determined solely by the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME) and may vary based on government workload, regulation changes, and factors outside of CRIE’s control.

Government fees, consular charges, apostilles, authentications, translations, and document issuance costs are paid directly by the client. These third-party expenses are not included in CRIE’s professional fees unless clearly stated in writing.

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If CRIE has helped you with your residency or relocation process, we’d truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your experience. Your review helps others feel more confident about starting their own journey to Costa Rica.


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Paula Moran

Raymond Waldron

Lisa Fuso

Steven Johnson

Kathy Rothschild

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Anke Gunther

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Violeta Rivas

james deakins

James Deakins

Gregory Sokil

Gregory Sokil

David Remark

David Remark

Michael Skofield

Michael Alan Skofield (Temporary Residency)

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Ida Puzzo

jose toxqui

José Toxqui

Francis Korn

Francis Korn

Larry Lowe

Larry Lowe

Walter Sokil

Walter Sokil

Family Wilcox

Family Wilcox

Carolynn Sokil

Carolynn Sokil

Mark Savoia Temporary Residency Renewal

Mark Savoia

Maria waters Pensionada

Maria Waters

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Effie and Trinidad Carranza

Isaiah-McCoy

Isaiah McCoy

Michael-Gentry

Michael Gentry

Igor And Tetiana

Igor and Tatiana

Tomas Cervinek

Tomas Cervinek

David White Pensionado

Michael Gentry

Sol Maceira

Effie and Trinidad Carranza

Natalia Holt Investor

Isaiah McCoy

Amanda Todd Mathew Thomas Ava Paz & Anna Lucia

Amanda Todd, Mathew Thomas, Ava Paz & Anna Lucia

Mr Briston

Tomas Cervinek

Austin Shay Investor

Austin Shay

Adam Oozone investor

Adam Oozone

Ajimol Pensionada

Ajimol

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Kenneth Thomas Temporal Residency

Kenneth Thomas

Jonnathan Gilbert Haas Investor done

Jonnathan Gilbert

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Isaiah Mc Coy Temporal Residency

Isaiah Mc Coy

Albert Brístol pensionado

Albert Brístol

Mark Byron Bellamy Pensionado category

Mark Byron Bellamy

Mr Derek Walsch Rentsita

Derek Walsch

Michael Dimex today

Michael

Judith Megarity Investors

Judith Megarity

Judith Abadie caja registration

Judith Abadie

Jonathan Gilbert Haas investors categorie Caja registration

Jonathan Gilbert Haas

Donald Blair Pensionado

Donald Blair

Jeffrey Burr Pensionado

Jeffrey Burr

Edward Novak

Edward Novak

Izabella Chorazykiewicz ( Investor )

Izabella Chorazykiewicz

Kenneth Miller Pensionado

Kenneth Miller

Rentista Sasa Jermovic

Sasa Jermovic

Tomasz ( Investor )

Tomasz

Ebais registration

Ebais registration

Caja registration

Caja registration

Mr Sisini

Mr Sisini

Pirjo Bjaas

Pirjo Bjaas

Lucy Jackson

Lucy Jackson

Joan Davidson

Joan Davidson

Robert Griffins

Robert Griffins

Darrel Cook

Darrel Cook

Jan Mizan ( Nomada )

Jan Mizan (Nomad)

Valentina Fomenko

Valentina Fomenko

Suzanne Taylor

Suzanne Taylor

Paul Janicki

Paul Janicki

Michael Edward Mc Carthy citizen

Michael McCarthy (Citizen)

Lucrezia Folger

Lucrezia Folger

Mr. Jang

Mr. Jang

Mrs. Jang

Mrs. Jang

Michael Alan Skofield 2 ( Permanent Residency )

Michael Alan Skofield (Permanent Residency)

Michael Alan Skofield ( Permanent Residency )

Michael Alan Skofield (Permanent Residency)

Our Clients

“CR Immigration Experts is exceptionally professional and efficient. They are always very cordial in answering any questions in a timely manner. They go the extra mile in providing an excellent service. I have already recommended CRIE to others friends, who already signed up for their services and they are also very happy.” —Annabel from the UK

Annabel

Annabel

I recently used CRIE’s services and was very happy with them. The website was easy to use, and their team was very responsive and helpful throughout the process. They gave me a clear and detailed understanding, and the result was even better than I had hoped. I highly recommend CRIE to anyone who wants top-notch services.

— Elizabeth from Florida, USA

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Johanna and her team of experts are always an email or phone call away. Professional, courteous and very efficient. Naturalization was a breeze. Pura Vida!

Ross Tatum

Ross Tatum

“Hi, I wanted to migrate to Costa Rica but had no idea how to even get started. Then i came to know about CRImmigrationExperts.com. I contacted them online & told them about my ambition. They helped me in a way i never expected. It’s amazing and it was  fast.” –James and Elizabeth from the USA

James and Elizabeth

James and Elizabeth

“Johanna and her team are professional experts in their field. I recommend their full service in immigration” —Kim from the USA

Kim

Kim

“We would like to thank you for all of the work that you have done for us. We will continue to recommend your services to others. Thank you again.” —Gordon from San Diego USA

Gordon

Gordon

“Thank you Johanna for helping us. We know your time is valuable but you continue to show us that we are too. Muchas gracias.” — Frederick from Louisiana, USA

Frederick

Frederick

Today I received temporary residency in Costa Rica. At the end I came close to tears.
I am very grateful, thankful, appreciative of Johanna and her team. Honestly, if it had not been for them, I know without a doubt, I would have given up trying to received the residency status.
I am trying to learn but I am not able to communicate in Spanish. Very few employees with the police and immigration that I had to deal with spoke any English. There is no way I could have completed this process if it had not been for Johanna and Byron as well Fatima & Jonathan , that works with her.

H Lynn Kivett-Ward

H Lynn Kivett-Ward

 

“You and the company are amazing and I consider you guys my friends por vida!! I am so very lucky and very fortunate… totally blessed to have you.” — Mitchell (from USA)

Mitchell

Mitchell

“Thank you so much. You and your staff have been truly outstanding to work with. I cannot imagine anyone trying to do this on their own without the help of a professional to guide them through the bureaucratic maze of the process. Please pass along my sincere thanks to your entire staff.” —Charles from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Charles

Charles

“This was my first experience using an immigration service and I was extremely satisfied with how things turned out. If I had questions, answers from CRIE were only an email away, and with very quick responses. Everything went smoothly.” —Julie from the USA

Julie

Julie

“Hello Johanna, I wanted to thank you for your incredible service in obtaining my cedula approval in such a timely matter! Compared to my first experience of paying $30,000.00 for my wife and I and our 2 children in 1994, and it took a year and a half. You made this a painless and wonderful experience. Thank you for everything! So very much appreciated.” — Steven (Ontario Canada)

Steven

Steven

“The first immigration company we used was hopeless, and then I found Johanna and she managed to sort out all the mistakes the first company made and also get us our residency. Thanks…” —Daniel and Peggy from the UK

Daniel and Peggy

Daniel and Peggy

“Johanna, thank you for all your help. You are an amazing woman and such a great example of an honest and professional person you are. You really do work with your heart. I am recommending you to all the foreigners that cross my path.” — Allan from Canada

Allan

Allan

“First of all, I want to thank you especially Johanna and Glenn for the expert work that you did to complete my residency request. I am going to spread the word to everyone I know! Thank you again for your excellent work on my behalf.” —Paula from the USA

Paula

Paula

Costa Rica Immigration Experts helped me get residency in Costa Rica. The service was excellent throughout. The skilled and professional personnel made the procedure easy. I found all the information I wanted since its website is simple to use. I strongly recommend Costa Rica Residence & Immigration Experts for Costa Rica residency.

James

James

“Thank you, Johanna, for all your help in the long and complicated process of getting our first time residency. We were very impressed by the fact, that however busy you were, you were always there to help us with our questions and problems.  We will certainly contact you again when it is time to renew.” –Pirjo (from Finland) and Bjarne (from Norway)

Pirjo and Bjarne

Pirjo and Bjarne

“Thank you so much for all your efforts and time. I would like to express my gratitude for getting my residency so smoothly. Without your ability to speed up the progress I would not have been able to move to Costa Rica.” —Douglas from Chicago, Illinois, USA

Douglas

Douglas

CRIE did a great job with my application for permanent residence. Excellent service. When I called them, I felt safe. They were knowledgeable, worked professionally, and were always available to answer my questions. Before moving on, they went over everything. I always felt supported and sure of myself because of the team’s experience. CRIE should be used by anyone who needs help with immigration.

Harald

Harald

“Thank you so much for all your help. We are grateful. 🥰” — Rose from Louisiana, USA

Rose

Rose

Client Letters

Client Letter September 2023

Hello CRIE, hello Johanna and her team,

I’m sharing here my testimonial concerning my experience working with you that you can use in any way you like.

Thank you again for the great work 😉

“I investigated a lot of different options to start my first residency appliance in Costa Rica and CRIE simply stood up from the list. On the initial call, I had the pleasure of talking with Johanna, who immediately confirmed my choice to go with CRIE.

As for everything in Costa Rica, you don’t want to start things with the wrong people, as you will lose a LOT of time, money and energy. In the case of Johanna and her team, I’ve been able to rely on a combination of professionalism, experience and dedication to quality.

The process took 1 year and 9 months to complete successfully, considering a complex post-covid period. Living in a country far away from Costa Rica, I’m very grateful that I could rely on Johanna and her team to handle everything while keeping me updated on the process.

 

In total, I only had to be physically there twice, and during that time, it was a pleasure being with Johanna and her team, who took care of everything for me. I felt like a VIP on a tour for accomplishing the paperwork.

Throughout the process, I could ask Johanna questions and get important answers, clarifications and confirmations that gave me peace of mind.

Looking at the amount I paid and the service offered, I think nobody should do without CRIE to get through this complex and potentially complicated residency process in Costa Rica.

For my part, I’ve already booked my calendar to call Johanna when it is time to renew my residency, as from now on, I know that I have a trusted contact I can rely on for anything related to immigration.

My warmest thanks to Johanna, her team, and Costa Rica Immigration Experts!Philippe from Switzerland”