For some time now the Costa Rican Department of Immigration has allowed the renewal of an immigration residency card by using the branch services of Banco de Costa Rica.   To do so the applicant simply calls the Banco de Costa Rica 900 number  (900-00-34639) to set the appointment date.  Those that set up the renewal appointment should also be aware that the Department of Immigration is requiring the following documents at the renewal appointment.

Costa Rica Approves a New Immigration Law. 

Law 8764 comes into effect on March 1, 2010.

The Costa Rica Legislature recently approved a new immigration law which will become effective as of March 1, 2010.