Becoming a ‘permanent resident’ vs nationalization (becoming a citizen)

[Jerry]

Anyone have any educated input on pros and cons of maintaining a residency verses becoming a dual citizen under matrimonial laws?

[costaricafinca]

After marriage to a citizen you can apply for citizenship after two years of living here with your spouse, so then you can either apply for citizenship, and you once this has been granted, you can then vote, opt out of CAJA, apply for the travel deposit to be ‘returned to you’ and your [i]cedula[/i], will be renewed for free…or just stay as a legal resident.

Or after 3 years after marriage, you can apply for Permanent residency.

[Jerry]

Yes, I understand all the rules to apply, etc. but what I am looking for is pros or cons about remaining a resident verses becoming a citizen.

[costaricafinca]

And the answer is as previously posted…[i]you can then vote, opt out of CAJA, apply for the travel deposit to be ‘returned to you’ and your cedula, will be renewed for free..[/i].:wink: if you decide on citizenship.

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