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Order of Business for applying for Rentista

Josefbh
#1
Currently starting the first steps for Rentista, getting ready to send fingerprints to FBI for background check and going to obtain birth certificate. I will forward both to appropriate places to be apostilled. Once those are returned to me I will submit application. I am going the route of depositing the required funds and at this time plan to use Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. Should I deposit the funds prior to applying so I have the letter from the bank stating I have the required income or can I submit the application and do it after?聽 Not sure from all I'm reading what order I need to do this in. Also, I understand I need to submit a letter to immigration stating why I am applying. I'm retiring early and plan to escape from the rat race so to speak. What should I put in the letter?聽

Thank you in advance for anything you can tell me.
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kohlerias
#2
The first deposit of $60k is required to be deposited prior to the application and a second deposit of another 60K, two years later,

Personally, I don't suggest/advise you to begin the application process until you have spent time to Costa Rica.

Know that as a Rentista your CAJA monthly premium will be substantially higher than it would be as a Pensionado.

Your lawyer would be the best person to discuss the fingerprint issue. Sometime this is done at the beginning of the application processor at the end.
Josefbh
#3
Thank you for responding! When you say, my lawyer, are you referring to retaining a lawyer in Costa Rica to facilitate the application process?
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kohlerias
#4
Yes....or at least get in touch with one to be certain you have done what is required.

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