🇨🇷 Costa Rica · Naturalisation
Naturalization — General (7 years) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €4 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 84 months. Citizenship possible after 7 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.tse.go.cr/pdf/requisitosytramites/Naturalizacion-por-residencia-ley-1155.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~285 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Criminal record
“Certificación expedida por las autoridades judiciales y policiales.”
https://www.tse.go.cr/pdf/requisitosytramites/Naturalizacion-por-residencia-ley-1155.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
“Se encuentre en el rango de edad entre 18 y no sobrepasen los 25 años de edad.”
https://www.tse.go.cr/pdf/requisitosytramites/Naturalizacion-por-residencia-ley-1155.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.tse.go.cr/pdf/requisitosytramites/Naturalizacion-por-residencia-ley-1155.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://www.tse.go.cr/pdf/requisitosytramites/Naturalizacion-por-residencia-ley-1155.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.tse.go.cr/pdf/requisitosytramites/Naturalizacion-por-residencia-ley-1155.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.