Costa Rica Pensionado Residency — Retirement Residency (USD 1,000 per month pension minimum)for 🌍 Cuba citizens travelling to 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

📋Required Documents7

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  Birth certificate, apostilled and translated into Spanish
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  Criminal-record certificate from the home country, apostilled
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  Fingerprinting and consular registration after arrival
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  Pensionado (retiree) residence application to the Dirección General de Migración
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  Proof of a guaranteed lifetime pension of at least USD 1,000/month, certified and apostilled
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  Registration with the Caja (CCSS) social-security system
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  Valid passport and passport photographs

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Costa Rica Pensionado Residency — Retirement Residency (USD 1,000 per month pension minimum), book an appointment at the nearest Costa Rica embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 90 days. The government fee is USD 250.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Costa Rica embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Cuba passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica

Cuba citizens require a visa to enter Costa Rica based on the current immigration requirements set by Costa Rica's government. Cuba passport holders must apply through the Costa Rica embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

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