COSTA RICA IMMIGRATION & MOVING EXPERTS
Pensionado Status
Canadian Applicants
The Documentation that is Required for Pensionado Status is As Follows:
1. Passport:
a. For all persons listed on application.
b. Valid for a minimum of 6 months from the time of application.
2. Birth Certificate:
a. Request certified copy from the Canadian Department of Vital Statistics
specific to the Province in which you were born.
3. Canadians must contact the RCMP and obtain a
"Nationwide Certificate of Good Conduct."
Here's their link: https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks
4. Marriage Certificate: Same as #2 above.
5. Proof that applicant is entitled to a minimum of US$1,000.00 per month income in the form of a pension.
Note: After the Pensionado has had their Pensionado Status for a period of 36 months, they may apply for Permanent Resident Status, which has no income requirements.
All of the above information, excluding passport, must have been obtained from original Province of issuance within 6 months from the time we submit application to Immigration here in Costa Rica.
The above documents excluding passport must first be sent to:
William Edward Licht, Apostille Services
7340 Stirling Road #201
Hollywood, Florida 33024-1668
USA
WhatsApp: 754-423-8823
William will prepare documents for Apostilling and have them Apostilled. He will then send them directly to us here in Costa Rica.
OR. .
The other option is to gather all of the required paperwork yourself. You must contact the government agencies associated with the province in which you were born, were married, etc. Simply search online for those necessary websites and contact them directly for instructions. Here's a link as well:
Regarding your fingerprint card:
Your fingerprint card will need to be sent physically to the RCMP to be processed. The address is listed on their website noted above. This card cannot be uploaded and sent electronically. We can accommodate you regarding this matter. If you are in Costa Rica, please get in touch with Kevin or David to arrange for an appointment for your fingerprinting.
Assistance:
The team at Costa Rica Immigration & Moving Experts will assist you with all of the acquisition of your paperwork required for one's legal status. This is a no-stress process!
