The process of renewal of the residence card in Costa Rica It will depend on the type of certificate held by the owner and the specific conditions of the expiration.

If it is a permanent residence free condition that is about to expire, you simply get an appointment at the Banco de Costa Rica or the nearest Costa Rican post office.

If the residence has a restricted condition that should be checked before the migratory entity, for example an interview of spouses, it is best to request the appointment directly at the Migration offices.

If the holder of a Costa Rican residence card has long time Without having made the renewal, you must first confirm that your resident status has not been canceled. If it is not canceled, you must make a formal migration request stating your intention to renew and the reasons why you did not perform the management.

If the person has more than a year living outside the Costa Rican territory You must present your certificate of apostilled criminal records when requesting renewal.

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