Spouses or common-law partners, children under twenty-five years of age or children of any age with disabilities, and/or seniors who live with the person(s) who work or provide services remotely
must submit the information requested in numbers 1-4 for this sub-category.
Check the
Formularios según Trámite section on this page to download the relevant forms depending on whether the applicant will submit the form online through the Tramite Ya digital platform https://tramiteya.go.cr/dgme/ or in person using a physical form in the central or regional offices of the General Directorate of Immigration (DGEM).
In addition to the above,
familial connections must be proven using one of the following requirements, as applicable, which must be issued by the corresponding authorities of the country of origin:
- Marriage certificate issued in the last six months.
- A document that clearly represents a declaration or recognition of the civil union, issued in the last six months by the competent authority.
- A copy of the birth certificate of minor children or unmarried children up to the age of 25.
- If the dependent is a person with disabilities, a medical opinion that identifies the condition.
- Accompanying seniors must demonstrate the existence of a familial link or cohabitation with the person applying under this special Estancia category by means of an affidavit to that effect.
All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by an official translation in Spanish.
Applications for underage children or children with disabilities of any age must be signed by the parent completing the application or whose application in this sub-category has been approved, or the latter's special representative.
If the application is submitted by a representative, it must be accompanied by the respective power of attorney granted under the laws governing such legal acts.
For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Item 70 of the General Law on Immigration and Aliens and safeguarding national security, and in compliance with the provisions in Item 11 bis of Law 10008, the issuance of visas in this category is subject to a security review by DGME of the criminal and police records via the national and international databases to which it has access. Likewise, if it deems appropriate, DGME may carry out biometric revisions in order to safeguard national security.
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