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SPOUSAL: Granted to Spouse of a Costa Rican citizen per article 73 of Immigration Law.

WORK RELATED: Technical workers, Managers, Executives, Specialized workers, etc. of a company established in Costa Rica.

INVESTORS: Foreigners who purchase Property for $150,000 ( amount based on the new Pensionado Law (see page 108) or more can apply for the status of Investor by presenting the proper documentation to Immigration. This method seems to take the longest.

SPECIALIZED: Professional, Scientific, and other such specialized individuals deemed of value to the country.

RELIGIOUS: Persons who are part of duly accredited religious orders and are so recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Culture.

PRESS & SPORTS: International Press Correspondents & Recognized Sportsmen.

PERMANENT RESIDENCY: This is the category allows you to live and work legally in Costa Rica. This residency application can now be filed in Costa Rica. Before it had to be done at a consulate or embassy of Costa Rica in your home country. This requires having the Temporary Residency for at least 3 years in order to apply for a permanent residency.