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Costa Rica is unique in so many ways and this
variety is what makes this fun tropical paradise
such an exciting place to
live. Few places on earth
can match it for the natural beauty and diversity. Despite
its diminutive size, packed within its borders are dozens of majestic
volcanoes, vast expanses of jungle, several mountain ranges, countless
rivers, lakes and waterfalls, 2 peninsulas, large protected bays and
755 miles of coastline stretched along two oceans. |
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Celebrated for its natural treasures, 850
magnificent bird species have been recorded and an
endless varieties of plants and flowers can be found
in the vast tropical rain and cloud forests of Costa
Rica. With all its spectacular beaches,
rainforests, National Parks, rivers and lakes, it
becomes a very attractive place to enjoy as a
permanent or semi-permanent resident living in the
warmth of the tropics.
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Enjoying the reputation for enlightened
environmental protection and nature's conservation, several successive
governments have strongly continued the efforts for preserving
the country's proud image of one of the few remaining ecological
havens, left on our crowded earth.
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Costa Rica's reputation for environmental awareness
started spreading in the 1980's. In 1987,
President Oscar Arias received the Nobel Peace Prize
for his efforts to expand peace throughout the rest
of Central America. With the major
developments of many tourist installations in the
1990's and the universal awareness of the importance
of protecting our rainforests, democratic Costa Rica
has become a major destination for those seeking
peace, security and living close to Mother Earth. |
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There is much to
offer those seeking a new and safer place to live. Costa Rica is not
so strict, prices are not so high, and people are not as angry and
disrespectful like too many |
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other stressed out cultures.
This is part of the appeal for most of the people who have come
to Costa Rica to establish their new life.
We all seem to fall in love with either the land, the people,
or the relaxed living conditions found in this small tropical
paradise. Add to that, the modern comforts of a civilized
society, plenty of cultural diversity, and a well-educated population
that is friendly, and who value democracy and peace as the only
way of life. |
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Costa
Rican Immigration Information |
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The
Costa Rican Department of Immigration offers two types of immigration
status:
A1 Permanent Resident status breaks down into four categories:
A) Immigrants, spontaneous or assisted.
B) Rentista or Retiree.
C) Investors.
D)
Direct relatives of a Costa Rican citizen.
A2 Temporary Resident status breaks down into five categories:
A) Scientists, professionals, technicians, or specialized
personnel hired by established companies or institutions to work in
their specialties.
B)
Businessmen or Management personnel for national or foreign companies
operating in Costa Rica.
C)
Students. D)
Refugees and clergy.
E) Spouses and minor children of the refugees or clergy.
To obtain any of these residences, you must provide the following
documentation, authenticated by the Costa Rican consulate or embassy
in your country of origin, accompanied by an official translation:
A)
Original Birth Certificate
B)
Official Police Report from the place resided for last six
months.
C)
Marriage Certificate if married.
Academic Titles.
For more complete information on requirements and qualifying, please
contact an attorney who specializes in Immigration Status. |
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