What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Costa Rica for a while?

We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Costa Rica. They wrote...

"I have a 90 day tourist visa. I travel around Central America a lot, so my visa is constantly renewed, very easy. Just make sure that when you come you can show the airline proof that you are leaving within 90 days," remarked another expat in San Jose, Costa Rica.

"Visa is good for 3 months so if you plan on trying I would recommend opening a bank account and beginning the residency process early on. An attorney is helpful and I recommend Max Viquez Garcia. He is very helpful honest, fair and bilingual. I travelled to Panama City, Bocas del Toro Panama and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua to renew my visa and really enjoyed those trips," said a member in Santa Ana, Costa Rica.

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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Costa Rica for a while?

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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.