Researcher Visa

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Costa Rica
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Cost of Living
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Talent Migration

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If a person wishes to stay in Costa Rica as a Researcher, a provisional visa must be requested at the nearest Costa Rica consulate.

Once the requirements are completed, a provisional visa will be issued. The Consulate will return to the applicant the documentation which must be submitted to the Costa Rica Immigration Office. Once in Costa Rica, the applicant must finalize the application process.

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Duration

12 months

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Citizenship

84 Month(s)

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Fees

170 max.

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P. Residency

36 Month(s)

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Processing time

3 - 4 weeks

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COMPLEXITY

Low

What are eligibility requirements for the Researcher Visa?

5 Eligibility Requirements

  • You need a passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • You need certification issued by the educational institution and signed by the legal representative or the director of the institution, where it is indicated that the person foreign is researcher of the recognized educational center.
  • You need a Job offer from the research institute in Costa Rica.
  • You need sufficient funds to cover stay period.
  • You must be of good chracter.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Researcher Visa?

8 Document Required

  • Visa Application Form.
  • Application letter for a provisional visa under the special category of Researcher, where the following data is included: i) full name and last name, ii) nationality, iii) passport number, iv) current address, v) occupation, vi) intended address whilst in Costa Rica, vii) date and place of birth, viii) fax number to receive notifications and ix) date and signature.
  • Birth certificate duly apostilled.
  • Criminal records certificate, duly apostilled.
  • Original and complete photocopy of the passport or travel document, with a validity of at least 6 months.
  • Researchers must present certification issued by the educational institution and signed by the legal representative or the director of the institution, where it is indicated that the person foreign is researcher of the recognized educational center.
  • A job offer indicating the functions, schedule, salary to be earned, signed by the employer, duly authenticated.
  • 2 passport size photographs, front and recent date.

Talent Migration data for Costa Rica

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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