Concerned about Costa Rica residency scams while planning a move? A message saying “your residency is ready” may influence when you book flights, end a lease or make another payment. Before acting, find out what the immigration authority has actually received or decided.
Start with the professional and the firm. Confirm the lawyer’s standing in the Costa Rican Bar Association’s public directory, then reach the firm through contact details you found independently. Ask who will handle your case, what the service includes, what costs to expect and who should receive each payment.
If you are told an application was filed, ask for the filing date, the category requested and the record associated with that step. Use the official status channel that applies to your case. A payment receipt, filing record and case number each show different things; none, by itself, is an approval decision.
The reel walks through five checks you can make before placing your move in someone else’s hands. For a more detailed explanation, read our article on how to verify a Costa Rica residency application. If you want to review your circumstances with a lawyer, complete the contact form below to request ERP Lawyers’ free initial virtual legal consultation.
