FBI Apostille Services for Costa Rica

FBI Background Check Requirements for Moving to Costa Rica

Costa Rican residency comes in many forms, yet they all share the same requirement: a criminal background certificate. Whether you’re relocating as a retiree, remote worker, or family-based permanent resident, an FBI report is non-negotiable to showing your suitability. Here’s how things play out: 

Retirement and Income-Based Residence Applications

Costa Rica’s retirement and passive income residency program typically requires an FBI background check alongside proof of pension or stable income. Immigration officials consider a clean report a reliable verification of conduct before granting these statuses for those planning to retire in Tiquicia.

Employment, Investment, and Study Applications

You likely need to submit a national police certificate when applying for a work, investor, or student visa in Costa Rica. This requirement also applies to the digital nomad visa for professionals who want to reside and work remotely in the country. The check must be federal in scope and issued within 3 to 6 months of submission.

Family-Based and Permanent Residence Applications

If you’re pursuing permanent residency through a family relationship or after spending time under temporary status, your application also demands this FBI document. Costa Rican authorities specifically want confirmation that you have no U.S. criminal history that prevents you from becoming part of their society.

FBI Apostille Services for Americans Living in Costa Rica

Already settled into the pura vida lifestyle? You might hesitate to manage U.S. paperwork from Central America, yet this won’t be a challenge for EZ Apostille. We’ve helped numerous expats secure the exact apostille expected by Costa Rica. 

Requesting an Electronic FBI Background Check From Costa Rica

The most efficient way to obtain an FBI background check while abroad is to order through the official eDO portal. This route delivers an electronic report that you can forward to our office without mailing. We’ll work with this digital file and produce the paper copy needed for federal authentication.  

Submitting an Existing Paper FBI Background Check

Want to use a physical version of your FBI report? That works as well. You’ll need to make sure it’s an original document issued by the FBI and mail the copy to our office in the U.S. The apostille must be attached to this report for the package to become valid, so using a trackable shipping method is advised for safety.

International Delivery of the Apostilled Document

After processing at the Department of State, our team will collect the final apostilled document and mail it to your Costa Rican address. You have full control in selecting which courier to use, or we can suggest a reliable one. Be assured that tracking information is available, and you’ll know exactly when it shows up.

FBI Apostille Processing Times, Pricing, and Shipping Options

We offer Standard service only for FBI background checks and other federal apostilles processed through the U.S. Department of State. Rush and same-day federal processing are not offered. Contact us for the current estimated turnaround before planning around a deadline. Government processing times are subject to change; shipping time is separate.

Your quote will itemize our service charge, applicable government fees and delivery costs. Domestic and international shipping options remain available; faster shipping does not expedite federal processing.