Update on Residency Requirements

[Deke272]

Hello,

What is the latest set of requirements to attain residency?
Criminal background check,
600$ (US) a month guaranteed income,

is this still correct and what more needs be added to that list?

Thanks!

[costaricabill]

[quote=”Deke272″]Hello,

What is the latest set of requirements to attain residency?
Criminal background check,
600$ (US) a month guaranteed income,

is this still correct and what more needs be added to that list?

Thanks!
[/quote]

Deke – you have a lt of catching up to do….

* certified copy of birth certificate
* proof of guaranteed income (amount depends on type of residency you are pursuing, but the $600 for pensionado has been increased to $1,000)
* background check
* are you married? if so, certified copy of marriage license

all of the above (and possibly more) must be notarized and go to the secretary of state in where they are issued, they must receive an “apostille” and then everything packaged together and submitted to migracion here in CR.

there are plenty of services and attorneys that offer assistance with this process.

One final requirement – PATIENCE!

[Deke272]

Thanks.
Secretary of state in which they are issued? What does that mean? Canada’s secretary of State for example ? or CR’s?

Excellent information

thanks

[Deke272]

Sorry

another question I had and should have included.

What does it take to join the CAJA? And how much a month for that for one person? I believe obtaining residency is a requirement first if I am not mistaken.

[costaricabill]

[quote=”Deke272″]Sorry

another question I had and should have included.

What does it take to join the CAJA? And how much a month for that for one person? I believe obtaining residency is a requirement first if I am not mistaken.

[/quote]
It is the proverbial chicken and egg. Supposedly, you must be a resident to join caja, but you can’t join caja unless you are a resident….

Here is the next to the latest I have heard…..
Supposedly, once you have an appointment scheduled with migracion, you can go to caja and make application and pay first payment, then you take that receipt to migration appointment, and then with cedula in hand you go back to caja and they accept your application

[costaricabill]

And here is the latest…..
I have a friend that is 100% certain that he can sign up for caja with only a file number, no cedula. Supposedly, he is going this week. I will let you know!

[costaricafinca]

It seems that location, location, location is the main factor in getting set up with CAJA without a cedula…

[DavidCMurray]

I need to point out here that, for many folks, joining the Association of Residents of Costa Rica and then enrolling in the CAJA through their negotiated contract will be the least expensive approach.

For legal residents, ARCR’s dues are $50 per year plus $10 for additional family members — effectively $5 per month. The negotiated rate for CAJA for couples over 55 years of age is $47 per month (for the couple). So for $52 per month, you can meet the CAJA enrollment requirement without any consideration of your ability to pay.

[costaricafinca]

Reports have been posted that ARCR is not permitted to allow any more to join at their group rate with CAJA, due to having reached their allotted number. To confirm this, it is wise to contact them directly.

[watchdog]

The ARCR has stopped taking new applications for their Group Medical Plan with the CAJA.

[quote=”DavidCMurray”]I need to point out here that, for many folks, joining the Association of Residents of Costa Rica and then enrolling in the CAJA through their negotiated contract will be the least expensive approach.

For legal residents, ARCR’s dues are $50 per year plus $10 for additional family members — effectively $5 per month. The negotiated rate for CAJA for couples over 55 years of age is $47 per month (for the couple). So for $52 per month, you can meet the CAJA enrollment requirement without any consideration of your ability to pay.
[/quote]

[Deke272]

Thanksa again. I have now got a “track” for getting my documentos through Canadian DFAIT and then to the Embassey of COsta Rica in Ottawa, and have requested new copies of birth, income and RCMP background. Sadly I had done all this but personal circumstances changed and I had to put things on hold but now knowing Canada’s method of apostille (they didn’t sign up with the other nations on this convention) I can go forward.

I have to say these forums are an excellent resource to get started on just about anything re CR. Next? Getting my car there! But that’ll come later!:D

* certified copy of birth certificate
* proof of guaranteed income (amount depends on type of residency you are pursuing, but the $600 for pensionado has been increased to $1,000)
* background check
* are you married? if so, certified copy of marriage license

all of the above (and possibly more) must be notarized and go to the secretary of state in where they are issued, they must receive an “apostille” and then everything packaged together and submitted to migracion here in CR.

there are plenty of services and attorneys that offer assistance with this process.

One final requirement – PATIENCE![/quote]

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