Migratory Procedures

MIGRATORY PROCEDURES

At GPS, a consultancy firm specialized in corporate services, we advise our clients so that they can obtain the best migratory category that suits their needs, both for foreigners wishing to reside in Costa Rica and for transnational corporations seeking to establish their personnel in the country.

Our lawyers have extensive experience and specialization in processing migratory permits, and offer end-to-end assistance to ensure the expected outcomes.

Our clients require the excellence and specialization of international markets and we strive to provide it

oUR sERVICES iNCLUDE THE fOLLOWING

Temporary Residents Permit

This migratory status allows people to stay in the country for a given period of time.

a. Temporary Residence as spouse of a Costa Rican citizen

b. Temporary Residence as executive, representative, manager, technical expert of a company, and their dependants

c. Temporary Residence as specialized independent worker

d. Temporary Residence as worker in a dependancy relationship

e. Temporary Residence for family gatherings

f. Temporary Residence as investor

g. Temporary Residence as annuitant

h. Temporary Residence as retiree

Below is a list of migratory applications:

Special authorizations to enter the country

Visas

a. Multiple visa

b. Entry visa

c. Extension application

d. Tourist visa

Special Categories

a. Permit for job-specific workers required to work for a legal person

b. Permit for job-specific workers required to work for a natural person

c. Permit for independent job-specific workers

b. Permit for job-specific workers required to work for a natural person

d. Permit for students and their dependants

e. Permit for researchers, professors and volunteers

f. Permit for workers linked to specific projects

Special Migratory Processes

SRequest for inclusion in the Company Register carried by the General Direction of Migration and Alien Affairs (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería) for companies wishing to bring executives, technical experts or trained personnel.

Special Procedures

Special migratory situations that do not require permanent or temporary status in the country:

a. Application for Stay

b. Extension of Stay

c. Permission for exit of national or resident minors

d. Cancellation of file

e. Suspension of file

f. Deposit refund

g. Renewal of residence card

h. Replacement of residence card

i. Change of migratory category or sub-category

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