[Marcia]

Here’s the translation in English”
I TITLE THIRD Of the migratory categories I CAPITULATE FIRST Of the permanent residents and the temporary residents Article 58. – In order to obtain the status of permanent resident in the country, the foreigner will have to fulfill the following requirements: a) Request of the interested one directed to the Chief of a main directorate of Migration, presented/displayed in the offices of the Consulate of Costa Rica of its country of origin or calls to account. b) In the same writing will have to designate a resident proxy in Costa Rica and to indicate the reasons or reasons by which the applicant, wishes to reside permanently in the country and to indicate to house or office within the judicial perimeter of San jOse, in where to receive notifications. The requests will not be received that do not fulfill this requirement. c) Aportar certification of birth, criminal records, marriage if the applicant will be married, academic titles and of made studies or suitability for the exercise of other activities. The birth certification will have to contain the name of the ancestors. d) Photocopy certified of the passport including all its folios. e) To contribute certification of birth of each one of the protected smaller children to its request. f) Aportar four photographies front of recent date, so large passport. Article 58 Bis. – In exceptional cases, in that for the foreigner it is impossible materially to present/display the certifications of criminal records and of birth with the name of its parents, stipulated in article 58 of the present regulation not to emit the civilian authorities of its country of origin this document or others properly based, management of the interested one will be able to be omitted in writing of that previous requirement where is demonstrated of fehaciente way to criterion of the Main directorate, such impossibility. The origin of a request in that sense will be analyzed by the Main directorate of Migration and in those cases very described the Director it will be able to put under it the Council of Migration, to define what corresponds. (Thus added by the article 1° of the executive decree N° 29878-G of 25 of September of the 2001, published in the Newspaper N° 207 of 29 of October of the 2001) Article 59. – All the demanded documents will have to come properly authenticated by the respective Costa Rican consular authority and the documents that had not been emitted in Spanish, will have to contribute the corresponding translation to this language. (Thus countermanded by the article 4° of the executive decree N° 32696-G-MTSS published in the Newspaper N° 201 of 19 of October of 2005)

[Marcia]

Dear Scott,
I’m 74 years old and somewhat disabeled. There is no Costa Rica Consulate office anywhere near me in California. I have a Social Security pension and want to apply for Pendionado status when I arrive in Costa Risa. I’ve received so much confliciting information that I need help. Can’t I apply in Costa Rica where my son is and can help me? If I have to leave the country for short periods every four months that will be impossible for me due to my health. Please give me any advisement that you can.
Thank you sincerely,
Marcia Twiford

[Marcia]

Thank you but I don’t yet read or speak Spanish so I can’t read the info on the site.

[Marcia]

The website following has all the info. You can apply for residency while still in the US or in Costa Rica.
http://www.residencyincostarica.com/questions.html

[Marcia]

Hi, how and where did you get your necessary documents, etc., legalized in California? I live in California now but will be moving to Costa Rica in the spring of 2007 and don’t plan to return to the US. From what I’ve read I qualify for Pensionado (sp?) status. Thanks!

[Marcia]

What about San Jose/Escazu which is where I plan to live?
Thanks.

[Marcia]

Thank you Scott. I lived in Hawaii for three years and had to contend with centipedes dropping in to pay a visit now and then, YUCK. I won’t worry about the screens and I won’t worry about the insects; to do so is to be negative. I plan to put my household goods in storage in the US and visit with my son who knows the country pretty well after three years. He’s never steered his mama wrong and now there is the same advice from two people whom I respect. He says he wants me to visit and then make up my mind. I’ll have all my paperwork done so I’ll be prepared to stay which I most probably will. Thanks again.

[Marcia]

I don’t understand the lack of window screens Scott. Don’t you have flies, nats, mosquitos, etc.?

[Marcia]

You do a wonderful job Scott. My son lives in San Jose and has wanted me to join him for over three years. I was hesitant until I found your website. Your Forum is loaded with information that I’ve found very useful. Now my home here in the US is going on the market and soon I will be there. God willing. There are Idordal’s everywhere. Just avoid them like you would a scorpion. You did the right thing by unsubscribing him/her. Kindness in all thing is the secret to life. Thank you for all that you do Scott. You’re a blessing to all of us.

[Marcia]

For Idoridal: Not for a billion American dollars would I even think of smooching your gringo you know what.

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[Marcia]

How very rude of you to treat someone who is trying to help you. I doubt that you would “fit in” in CR and would probably be very miserable with your attitude. If you raise your voice to someone in CR it is considred a slap in the face. You asked for help, were given it, and then rebelled against the answers. Not the Costa Rican way which is gentle and kind if nothing. Stay home where you have a good job.

[Marcia]

Hi Mike,
I recommend you call the VA office at CIMA hospital. They’ll be able to answer all your questions. If you’re already in Costa Rica, call 208-1396. If you’re still in the US you can reach them by dialing: 011-506-208-1396. Jim at that office was escpecially helpful to me. I hope this will help you.
Marcia

[Marcia]

I haven’t yet moved to CR but the telephone number for CIMA is (506) 298-1000. They will connect you with the VA Office at the hospital and you can get all your questions answered. Be sure you have a copy of the veteran’s DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (or Report of Separation for WWII and Korean era veterans). Good luck and I hope things work out for you.

[Marcia]

As a vet you’ll be able to get medical care at CIMA hospital in San Jose which is one of the finest hospital anywhere. Built and run by American doctors with every speciality you’ll ever need.

[Marcia]

I’ll be sure and let you know but it probably won’t be until spring. The world needs more people like you. Maybe I’ll find them in Costa Rica.

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