The Investor Status category requires an applicant to demonstrate proof of investment in an amount of US$200,000 in the country including the purchase of your own home (or US$100,000 in a recognized reforestation projects).

One of the Three Most Popular Residency Statuses

Available to You in Costa Rica

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Resident Investor Status, U.S. Citizen.

Resident Investor Status,

U.S. Citizen.

1. Requires valid passport.2. Birth certificate (long form).3. Marriage certificate.4. Letter of good conduct from local police.5. Proof of investment in an amount in excess of

US$200,000 (or US$100,000 in recognized reforestation projects).

6. Complete the Smart Travel Enrollment Program (https://step.state.gov/step). Print and bring with you. No additional action on this item is required.

- Documents 2 to 4 must have been issued within 6 months from time of application.

Passport: Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration.

Birth Certificate: Upon receipt, certificate is to be sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled.

Marriage Certificate: Signature must be notarized and sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled.

Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police: Signature must be notarized and sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled.

Proof of Investment: Costa Rica Immigration will require specific proof that investment has been made.

State’s Secretary of State ListFollow the link to find your Secretary of State

Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica.

One

• Requires Valid Passport.• Passport must be valid for a

minimum of 6 months duration.

Two

• Birth Certificate (long form).• Must be sent to State’s Secretary

of State to be Apostilled.

Three

• Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police.• Signature must be notarized and

sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled

Notes

• Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica.

Requirements for a Spouse of an U.S. Citizen Applicant for Investor Status

State’s Secretary of State ListFollow the link to find your Secretary of State

Follow the link to find your Secretary of State

One

• Requires Valid Passport.• Passport must be valid for a

minimum of 6 months duration.

Two

• Birth Certificate (long form).• Must be sent to State’s

Secretary of State to be Apostilled.

Three

• Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police if over 18 Years of Age.• Signature must be notarized and

sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled

Notes

• Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica.

Requirements for a Child of a U.S. Citizen Applicant for Investor Status

State’s Secretary of State List

Obtain all Documents

Travel to Costa Rica

Bring resulting papers

Hotel Reservation

Tour Reservation

Transportation

Meet with GSE personnel in C.R.

Checklist and Receipt of Docs.

Documents

Certification by C.R. Lawyer

Certificate and Apostilled

Employee

Set Appointments for:- Special power of

attorney.- Photos.- Passport copied

and certified.- Fingerprints.

Payments and Receipt.

Translation into Spanish

Present Documents to CR.

Immigration

Complete the S.T.E.P. Program

Full Name including Middle Name

Address

Nationality

Occupation

Father’s Name

Mother’s Name

Name of Spouse

Race

Color of Eyes

Color of Hair

Height Ft.

Inches Meters CM’s

Weight

Lbs Kilos

Marital Status

Place of Birth

Date of Birth Day Month Year

Entry date into Costa Rica

Telephone

Email

HOJA DE AFILIACION (BACKGROUND INFORMATION SHEET)The following information must be provided for each individual, applicant or dependent. Please complete the form below.