Home › Blog › Immigration Law › Costa Rica Residency Costa Rica Residency in 2026: Categories, Requirements and the Legal Process Costa Rica residency is not a single permit. It is a set of legal categories, each built around a different source of income or connection to the country, and each with its own evidence […]
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Drinking Age in Costa Rica: What People Need to Know
Home ›Blog ›Drinking Age in Costa Rica Drinking Age in Costa Rica (2026): The Ultimate Legal & Cultural Guide for Tourists and Expats By AG Legal · Updated 2026 Quick Take (2026): • Legal drinking age: 18 years old. • Public drinking is legally prohibited under Law 9047, except during authorized municipal events (fairs, festivals, […]
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (2025): Step-by-Step Guide
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (2025): Requirements, Benefits & Step-by-Step Guide Quick take: Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad status (non-resident Stay for Remote Workers/Service Providers) offers a 1-year legal stay—extendable once—if you prove stable monthly income of USD 3,000 (solo) or USD 4,000 (with dependents), hold valid health insurance for the stay, and pay the application […]
How to Move to Costa Rica from US | 2026 Expat Guide
Home › Blog › Immigration Law › Moving to Costa Rica from the US How to Move to Costa Rica from the US (2026): Residency, Cost and a Realistic Timeline Most Americans who ask us how to move to Costa Rica from US soil already know where they want to live. What they usually do […]
Cost of Living in Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Costa Rica in 2025: The Ultimate Expat Guide Discover what is the really cost of living in Costa Rica—monthly budgets, housing, food, healthcare, and more. 🏥 Affordable Healthcare Access Costa Rica’s public “Caja” or get private insurance—with top care at low cost. 🌴 Pura Vida Lifestyle Enjoy beaches, mountains, and rich […]
Costa Rican Citizenship: Welcome to your new home!
🇨🇷 Costa Rican Citizenship: Understanding the Requirements and Process Costa Rican citizenship is a pathway to embracing the “pura vida” lifestyle 🌴, enjoying the benefits of citizenship, and fully integrating into one of the most welcoming countries in Latin America. Whether you’re exploring opportunities for permanent residency 🏡 or pursuing naturalization, this article is your […]
Work Permit in Costa Rica: Everything Expats Need to Know
🇨🇷 Work Permit in Costa Rica Get to know Costa Rica’s work visa system—a practical guide for expats, digital nomads, and investors who want to live and work legally in Costa Rica. Below, you’ll find all the essential requirements, procedures, document checklists, and key legal options to work in paradise with confidence. 🛂 What Is […]
How to Apply for Costa Rica Tourist Visa for Indian Citizens
Costa Rica Tourist Visa for Indian Citizens If you’re an Indian citizen planning to travel to Costa Rica, you must apply for a tourist visa. Visa for Costa Rica: Do Indian Citizens Need a Visa to Travel? The Costa Rica tourist visa processing allows Indian citizens to enter Costa Rica for tourism purposes. The visa […]
Expat Living in Costa Rica: What You Need to Know Before You Move
Expatriate in Costa Rica: “Pura Vida” Expat Living Costa Rica has become a magnet for expats worldwide for the high standard of living, but before you pack your bags and book your flight, there are a few things you need to know about living as an expat in Costa Rica. What is the meaning of […]
6 New Reasons to be a Resident in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a small Central American country known for its beautiful beaches, biodiversity, and friendly locals. It is also a popular destination for tourists and expats alike, thanks to its low cost of living and high quality of life. With the approval of Law 9996, new incentives were created, which grant exceptional Costa Rica […]
DIMEX Renewal Important Information
It is important to remember that your DIMEX needs to be renewed. Those who have received their residency must renew their DIMEX (Identification Document for Foreigners). It must be renewed within 30 days after expiration, or there is a fine of $3 per month. It is important to understand that the residency can be canceled […]
Law for the Attraction of Investors, Rentiers, and Retirees
ARTICLE 1- Object of the law The purpose of this law is to create the regulatory framework to encourage the attraction of investors, rentiers, and retirees, thus protected by Law 8764, General Law of Migration and Foreigners, of August 19, 2009, to contribute to the Costa Rican economic reactivation in a post-Covid-19 pandemic period. ARTICLE […]