With unmatched experience, the Immigration team at Dentons offers a wide range of strategic immigration services to meet the timely needs of domestic and multinational clients. We design and implement successful immigration strategies that reach your desired business objectives.

From international organizations to small businesses, we coordinate and facilitate immigration for executives, workers, investors, entrepreneurs, and their accompanying family members. Our solutions-oriented services will guide you through local and international immigration rules and processes, while our best-in-class team will keep you informed of the latest developments in immigration programs and policies affecting your business.

Key services include:

• Company registration at the Immigration Authority
• Temporary residency permits for company executives, retirees and "rentistas"
• Permanent residency permits
• Work permits
• Change of immigration status from temporary residence to permanent residency
• Applications for special immigration categories
• Citizenship options

Insights

Costa Rica: Regulations for the Digital Nomads Act

July 12, 2022

Costa Rica issued the regulation for the "Law to attract remote workers and service providers of international character".

Costa Rica: Amendment to the Law Against Sexual Harassment Extends the Statute of Limitations

November 2, 2021

Costa Rica: On October 20, 2021, Law 10029, Amendment to Articles 29 and 38 of Law Against Sexual Harassment, Law 7476, came into force

Costa Rica: Digital Nomad Visa (Law 10.008)

September 6, 2021

Costa Rica: On 1 September 2021, Law 10.008 came into force. This Law allows foreigners who provide remunerated services remotely for a legal entity abroad (“Digital Nomads”) to remain in Costa Rica for one year, with the option to extend their stay for one additional year, by creating a new immigration category known as Remote Employee or Provider of Remote Services.

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If you are a digital nomad, Costa Rica is your destination

September 17, 2021

If you belong to the select group of people who can work remotely, Costa Rica is an ideal destination for you to do business and enjoy. Why?