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    THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO COSTA RICAN IMMIGRATION

The NEW Immigration Law 8764

How Do I Apply ?  What are the Residency Categories ?  What Documents Do I Need ?

How Long Does It Take ?  How Much Does it Cost ?  

These and much more of your questions are answered in this E-book

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The Complete Guide to Costa Rica Immigration  / The NEW Immigration Law 8764 The NEW Immigration Law 8764 is in effect as of March 1, 2010.   The Complete Guide to Costa Rica Immigration covers the NEW Immigration law and guides you through the immigration process from begining to end.  This book contains sample application and description of the all the supporting documents that are required to ensure that you have a smooth processing of your immigration application. This is an e-book. When your payment is processed you will receive  an e-mail with your secure download link to download the book.  Pages:  45     Issue Date:  MARCH 1, 2010      Price:   $14.95  Click on ADD to Cart to pay using PAY PAL. Click on  BUY NOW to purchase using your Credit Card

Anyone interested in relocating to Costa Rica needs to go through the immigration process. It is a slow, complex, and very bureaucratic process so it's not surprising that it's one of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at www.costaricalaw.com. 

On March 1, 2010 the NEW immigration law, LAW 8764 came into effect.  In this book I will cover the most relevant areas of the new law.  

It goes without saying that hiring an attorney who is experienced with immigration matters is a must. But, even with your attorney in tow its best that you have a basic understanding regarding the immigration laws of Costa Rica. This will ensure you navigate through the process smooth.

Table of Contents

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO COSTA RICAN IMMIGRATION

The NEW Immigration Law 8764

INTRODUCTION. 3

SECTION 1 :  YOUR ARRIVAL. 3

Entering Costa Rica as a Visitor with a Tourist Visa. 3

What If I Overstay My Tourist Visa. 4

SECTION 2.  THE RESIDENCY CATEGORIES UNDER THE NEW LAW... 6

PERMANENT RESIDENCY. 6

TEMPORARY RESIDENCY. 7

SPECIALIZED CATEGORIES. 7

SECTION 3:  RETIRING IN COSTA RICA. 9

Pensionado and Rentista Residency. 9

(1) PENSION BASED RESIDENCY [Pensionado]. 9

       Baby Boomers a National Priority. 9

(2) INVESTMENT AND INCOME BASED RESIDENCY [Rentista]. 10

The Rentista and Pensionado Application Process. 11

SECTION 4:  THE DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION PROCESS. 13

SECTION 5 : INVESTING IN COSTA RICA. 16

The Investor Category (Inversionista) 16

SECTION 6: RELATIVE BASED IMMIGRATION PETITIONS. 17

Immediate Relative Petitions. 17

1.  Who is an Immediate Relative for Purposesw of the Law.. 17

2.  The Spouse of a Costa Rican Citizen. 17

SECTION 7:  FILING THE APPLICATION. 18

SECTION 8: WHAT DOES IT ALL COST. 23

SECTION 9:  HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE. 24

SECTION 10:  RENEWAL OF YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS. 24

APPENDIX A. 27

APPENDIX B. 36

APPENDIX C. 37

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