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.   

How will this new law affect those wanting to retire or invest in Costa Rica.   For the two most popular residency categores, Pensionado and Rentista there are no drastic changes.   The Pensionado and Rentista program has now been in effect continuously for 38 years.   A clear signal that the government of Costa Rica believes in the program and is still committed to it.

Go to the IMMIGRATION AND RESIDENCY category in this website to see the full article as well as all immigration and residency information currently available.