Costa Rica Immigration Guide – How to Apply for Residency

The Costa Rica Immigration Guide is written by Attorney Roger Petersen. With over 25 years of experience in guiding expats to live, retire and invest in Costa Rica Mr. Petersen is the author of the best selling The Legal Guide to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica has a long history of welcoming tourists and foreign residents. The country was a pioneer in developing legislation to attract retirees and investors to the country. That committment to attract expats to move to Costa Rica continues.

Anyone interested in moving to Costa Rica will eventually have to go through the immigration process to qualify for a residency status. In this Immigration Guide I will break down the entire immigration application process for you. That way you can evaluate your residency options. I will share with you my years of experience in processing residency applications in Costa Rica to ensure you have a smooth transition towards your new life in the country.