Visas, residencies and naturalisations · Residency route
Naturalisation
The last step: two years married to a Costa Rican, or seven as a resident, and a weekly race for appointment slots.

The complicated part is to obtain an appointment to start the process as only 80 slots are released once a week.
Our approach is SIMPLE, we take care of everything,coordinating with all professionals involved and getting all the appointments required. Do not stress, do not worry, we take care of all the process.
- What documents are required? In addition to the main document, it should be included the following: Birth certificate with apostille.
- Criminal records with apostille (Federal records for the USA and Canada)
- Proof of approving the social studies and spanish exam (except for those married to Costa Ricans, they do not have this obligation or people over 65 years).
- Five passport-size photographs
- Certified copy of the passport
- Costa Rican Spouse’s ID.
- Marriage Certificate
- Sworn declaration of 2 witness to proof you are honorable (except for those married to Costa Ricans, they do not have this obligation).
- Certificate of income by an accountant (except for those married to Costa Ricans, they do not have this obligation).
- Sworne declaration of renouncing to your nationality
- Notarial power of attorney
Any document that is not in spanish must be translated with an official translator
- How long does the application for nationalisation takes? The application process for temporary residency usually takes anytime between 12 and 15 months, depending on the processing time of the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE)
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