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Costa Rica Immigration Counsel

Your Costa Rica residency, handled by a licensed attorney.

Personalized immigration law—efficient, discreet and bilingual. We guide expats and investors every step of the way.

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Licensed attorney·Bilingual·100% remote-friendly

Licensed Costa Rican Attorney
Bilingual EN / ES
Transparent Flat Fees
Handled End-to-End

Residency pathways

Residency Options We Handle

Every move is different. We identify the right legal pathway, anticipate the details, and give you a clear plan from day one.

Digital Nomad

A streamlined stay for location-independent professionals.

Who it's for ·Remote employees, freelancers and online business owners earning income from outside Costa Rica.

Pensionado

For retirees with a qualifying lifetime pension.

Who it's for ·Retirees drawing a stable lifetime pension from abroad.

Rentista

For applicants with stable, guaranteed income.

Who it's for ·Applicants with recurring income, investment returns or guaranteed funds.

Family / Marriage

Residence through marriage or close Costa Rican family.

Who it's for ·Spouses of Costa Ricans and close relatives of residents or citizens.

Investor

Residency through a qualifying Costa Rican investment.

Who it's for ·Entrepreneurs and investors ready to commit capital to a qualifying venture.

Temporary → Permanent

A clear transition when you become eligible.

Who it's for ·Current temporary residents preparing their renewal or next step.

Naturalization

Strategic guidance toward Costa Rican citizenship.

Who it's for ·Long-term residents ready to pursue Costa Rican citizenship.

Why Moncada Maroto

Legal clarity. Personal attention.

Immigration is consequential. Your counsel should feel responsive, precise and entirely invested in your outcome.

A licensed attorney, not a broker

Your case is led by qualified legal counsel from the very first conversation.

Efficient, no runaround

Clear answers, proactive updates and a process designed to respect your time.

Fully bilingual

Every detail is explained with clarity in English or Spanish—never lost in translation.

Handled end-to-end

From document planning to filing and follow-up, one trusted team owns the details.

A considered process

A clear path from first call to DIMEX

  1. 01

    Consultation

    We understand your goals and identify your strongest route.

  2. 02

    Document plan & checklist

    You receive an organized, tailored list with clear next steps.

  3. 03

    We file & follow up

    We prepare, submit and monitor your case with Immigration.

  4. 04

    You receive your DIMEX

    We guide the final formalities so your residency becomes official.

Kimberleen Moncada Maroto, Costa Rican immigration attorney

Your attorney

Kimberleen Moncada Maroto

Moving countries is deeply personal. Your legal guidance should be, too.

Kimberleen is a licensed Costa Rican immigration attorney who helps international clients make Costa Rica home with confidence. Her practice combines careful legal strategy with the accessibility of a dedicated personal firm: direct communication, thoughtful preparation and no layers between you and your attorney.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she supports individuals, couples, families and investors through every stage of residence and naturalization.

Licensed in Costa RicaBilingual EN / ES

Client experiences

Trusted through life’s big moves.

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“We always knew what came next. The process felt calm, organized and far less intimidating than we expected.”
Sarah & Michael
Canada
“Kimberleen was responsive, meticulous and genuinely kind. Having one attorney own every detail made all the difference.”
James R.
United States
“Clear advice in both English and Spanish gave our family complete confidence from documents through DIMEX.”
Elena P.
United Kingdom

Common questions

Clarity before you begin.

The right information makes the move feel manageable. Here are the questions clients ask most often.

Your next chapter

Ready to make Costa Rica home?

Start with a private consultation and leave with clarity about your best path forward.

Private consultation

Tell us where you’d like to begin.

Message us directly and we’ll respond with the next practical step for your move.

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Or email us directly

kimberleen@moncadamaroto.com
Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica